Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA (271 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Carlsbad that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Lucia at Aviara
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$3,420 - $4,614

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Base Rent$3,420 - $4,614

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Lucia at Aviara

1205 Aviara PkyCarlsbad, CA 92011
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Casa Aldea at Carlsbad
$1,941 - $4,015Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Cats & Dogs welcome with a $500 deposit for 1st pet and $250 additional for 2nd pet. $25 monthly pet rent per month per pet (25 lbs max). Breed restrictions may apply.
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Casa Aldea at Carlsbad

2615 Cannon RdCarlsbad, CA 92010
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San Katrina
$3,200 - $4,054

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Base Rent$3,200 - $4,054

Total Monthly Price$3,200 - $4,054
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fees $50.00/mo
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San Katrina

336 Pine AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Ascend2300
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$2,797 - $9,175

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Base Rent$2,797 - $9,175

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Ascend2300

2300 Rising Glen WayCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Montecito at Carlsbad
$3,275 - $10,456Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
No breed restrictions.
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Montecito at Carlsbad

2510 W Ranch StCarlsbad, CA 92010
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Elan Alicante La Costa
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$3,245 - $3,495Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fees $50.00/mo
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Elan Alicante La Costa

2385-2399 Caringa WayCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Pacific View Apartment Homes
$3,015 - $7,320Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet interview
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Pacific View Apartment Homes

5162 Whitman WayCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes
$4,636Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - The following breeds are restricted: German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier, Husky, Doberman, Mastiff, Great Dane, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Wolf Hybrids, Saint Bernard, Chow Chow, and Akita. No exotic animals allowed.
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Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes

662 Tamarack AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Elan Tamarack Shores
$3,045Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Maximum of (2) two pets per apartment. We accept cats and dogs up to (50) fifty pounds - Weight limit on pets determined by breed/weight at full maturity. Prior to move in a vet statement and photo are required stating the name, weight, breed, age and verifying vaccines are up to date. Pet Fees: Cats - $300. 00/deposit per cat and $35. 00/month per cat. Dogs - $500/deposit per dog and $50. 00/month per dog.
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Elan Tamarack Shores

351-357 Tamarack AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Marbella Apartment Homes
$3,275 - $6,945Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet interview
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Marbella Apartment Homes

2504 Marron RdCarlsbad, CA 92010
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Seascape Apartment Homes
$3,340 - $5,545Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet interview
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Seascape Apartment Homes

6938 Seascape DrCarlsbad, CA 92011
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Salt + Sea
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$4,595 - $5,295Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
Pet interview - Spayed/Neutered
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Salt + Sea

2620-2622 Roosevelt StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad
$2,245 - $2,495Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
Maximum of (2) two pets per apartment. We accept cats and dogs up to (50) fifty pounds - Weight limit on pets determined by breed/weight at full maturity. Prior to move in a vet statement and photo are required stating the name, weight, breed, age and verifying vaccines are up to date. Pet Fees: Cats - $35. 00/month per cat. Dogs -$50. 00/month per dog. Restricted Breeds: Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Presa Canario, German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, Dobermans, Chowchows, St.
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Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad

1000 Chinquapin AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Elan Park Place Carlsbad
$3,145Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
Maximum of (2) two pets per apartment. We accept cats and dogs up to (50) fifty pounds - Weight limit on pets determined by breed/weight at full maturity. Prior to move in a vet statement and photo are required stating the name, weight, breed, age and verifying vaccines are up to date. Pet Fees: Cats - $300. 00/deposit per cat and $35. 00/month per cat. Dogs - $500. 00/deposit per dog and $50. 00/month per dog.
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Elan Park Place Carlsbad

2605 Jefferson StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Elan Sandcastle Shores
$2,845 - $3,245Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
Maximum of (2) two pets per apartment. We accept cats and dogs up to (50) fifty pounds - Weight limit on pets determined by breed/weight at full maturity. Prior to move in a vet statement and photo are required stating the name, weight, breed, age and verifying vaccines are up to date. Pet Fees: Cats - $300. 00/deposit per cat and $35. 00/month per cat. Dogs - $500. 00/deposit per dog and $50. 00/month per dog.
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Elan Sandcastle Shores

315-395 Walnut AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Elan Cypress Cove
$3,020Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
Maximum of (2) two pets per apartment. We accept cats and dogs up to (50) fifty pounds - Weight limit on pets determined by breed/weight at full maturity. Prior to move in a vet statement and photo are required stating the name, weight, breed, age and verifying vaccines are up to date. Pet Fees: Cats - $300. 00/deposit per cat and $35. 00/month per cat. Dogs - $500/deposit per dog and $50. 00/month per dog.
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Elan Cypress Cove

355-395 Pine AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Vista La Costa
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$4,750Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $200.00
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Vista La Costa

7541-7547 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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property at 5538 Coyote Ct
$5,295

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Base Rent$5,295

Total Monthly Price$5,295
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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5538 Coyote Ct

CarlsbadCA92010
property at 2003 Costa del Mar Rd
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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2003 Costa del Mar Rd, Unit 654

2003 Costa del Mar Rd
CarlsbadCA92009
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property at 3151 Vista Mar
$3,595

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Base Rent$3,595

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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3151 Vista Mar

CarlsbadCA92009
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property at 129 Maple Ave
$7,203

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Base Rent$7,203

Total Monthly Price$7,203
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 2
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129 Maple Ave

CarlsbadCA92008
property at 3840 Carlsbad Blvd
$16,091

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Base Rent$16,091

Total Monthly Price$16,091
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Mar 5, 2027
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3840 Carlsbad Blvd

CarlsbadCA92008
property at 2464 Jefferson St
$9,512

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Base Rent$9,512

Total Monthly Price$9,512
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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2464 Jefferson St

CarlsbadCA92008

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Pet Friendliest Carlsbad Apartments for Rent

The Carlsbad Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Vista La Costa in the Carlsbad neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Solaris Encinitas in the Encinitas neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Carlsbad apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Vista La Costa4/4Carlsbad$4,750
Solaris Encinitas4/4Encinitas$3,406
The Resort at Encinitas3.8/4Encinitas$3,740
The Village3.8/4Downtown Oceanside$2,350
Essex Heights3.6/4Encinitas$2,650
Carlsbad View Apartments3.6/4Mira Costa$2,295
BluWater Crossing3.6/4Carlsbad$4,800
Rancho Hills3.4/4Vista$2,450
Elan Quail Pointe Apartment Homes3.4/4Encinitas$2,495
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas3.4/4Vista$2,512

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Carlsbad, CA

The lowest priced Carlsbad apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio - Deluxe Studio Model at Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Encinitas neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second cheapest Carlsbad Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Model at Sycamore Ridge Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,925 in the Vista neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Carlsbad apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - Deluxe$1,799
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath$1,925
Ocean Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,195
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,295
The VillageBldg 300 1BD 1 SMALL DEN$2,350
Rancho Hills1x1$2,450
Shadowridge Woodbend11A$2,452
Solaris EncinitasA1$3,406
The Resort at EncinitasA3D$3,720
BluWater CrossingAPPLY NOW FOR WAITLIST! - Spacious 1 and 2 Bedr...$5,950

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Carlsbad Overview

Located about 80 miles south of Los Angeles and just a mere 30 or so miles from the hub of San Diego, Carlsbad is a thriving locale in the great state of California with much to offer. Known as 'The Village by the Sea' among locals, this luxurious destination is a prime slice of tourism-based West Coast gold, offering stunning ocean views and more than its fair share of pampering amenities.

Why live in Carlsbad, CA?

One of the most upscale cities in all of Calfiornia, a rental in Carlsbad is a sure sign you are on the path to success. From stunning water views to impressive schools, nearby theme park excitement to a plethora of world-class restaurant options, this prime slice of sunny west coast real estate is about as ideal as it gets when you talk about Cali living.

Carlsbad, CA
Population: 115,877

Ranked #250

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Carlsbad Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Carlsbad?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Carlsbad is at Stoneybrook Apartments listed at $1,750.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Carlsbad Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Carlsbad is $3,541.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Carlsbad Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Carlsbad is a 2,795 square feet unit starting from $4,800 at BluWater Crossing.

What is the average size for Carlsbad Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Carlsbad is currently at 791 sq ft.

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