
Top Rated Luxury Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA (61 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Carlsbad.
Higher End Luxurious Apartments in Carlsbad.


The Bluffs at Carlsbad

Ridgeview

Carlsbad Coast

Windsor Aviara

Santa Fe Ranch

San Katrina
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The Avenue at Carlsbad

Seascape Apartment Homes

Pacific View Apartment Homes

Elan Alicante La Costa

Montecito Apartments at Carlsbad

Elan Cypress Cove

Lucia at Aviara

Elan Sandcastle Shores

Sommerset La Costa

The Lofts at Carlsbad Village

Villas at Carlsbad
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Luxury Townhomes located in the heart of La Costa

Vista La Costa
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Creekwood Villas

Shadowridge Woodbend

ShadowRidge Country Club Villas

Breeze Hill

Shadowridge Heights

Elan Village North

Elan Paseo Vista
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Shadowridge Summerwind

Elan Quail Pointe

Carlsbad View Apartments

Waterleaf Apartments Homes

Elan Playa Mar

Sofi Ocean Hills

Elan Shadowridge Meadows

125 Hillcrest Drive

The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes
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Shadowridge Park Apartments

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Carlsbad, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carlsbad?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Carlsbad Studio Apartments | $1,826 | $1,645 | $3,372 |
Carlsbad 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $1,795 | $7,025 |
Carlsbad 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,518 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Carlsbad 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,854 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
Carlsbad 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,927 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCarlsbad, CA
Ranked #98
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Carlsbad, CA
La Costa Meadows Elementary
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Getting Around Carlsbad, CA
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlsbad
How much are Studio apartments in Carlsbad?
There are currently 87 Studio Apartments in Carlsbad with rent ranges from $1,645 to $3,372 with an average price of $5,189.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Carlsbad Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Carlsbad ranges from $1,795 to $7,025 with an average monthly rent of $3,038.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Carlsbad cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Carlsbad range from $2,000 to $11,670. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,518.
How expensive are Carlsbad Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 102 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Carlsbad on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,695 to $19,750 - averaging $4,854 for the location.
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