Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA Under $2,500 (122 Rentals)

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The Avenue at Carlsbad
$2,111 - $14,544
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$2,096 - $14,529
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$2,111 - $14,544
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The Avenue at Carlsbad

2262 Avenida MagnificaCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Cottage Row Carlsbad
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottage Row Carlsbad

1400 Flame Tree LnCarlsbad, CA 92011
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La Costa Seashore
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Costa Seashore

7552-7556 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Merrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrywood Apartments

2585 Jefferson StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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941-947 Oak Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

941-947 Oak Ave

941-947 Oak AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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The Breeze Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Breeze Apartments

3366 Roosevelt StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Jefferson Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

2664 Jefferson StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Chartwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chartwood Apartments

3266-3268 Harding StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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The Arbors of Carlsbad
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors of Carlsbad

2601 Jefferson StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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475 Chestnut Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

475 Chestnut Ave

475 Chestnut AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Lime Grove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lime Grove Apartments

1050 Chinquapin AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Pacific Pines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Pines

2825 Hope AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Cassia Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cassia Heights

2005-2029 Cassia RdCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Hunters Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Pointe

7270 Calle PlataCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Sunny Creek Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny Creek Apartments

5410 Sunny Creek RdCarlsbad, CA 92010
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Pacific Wind
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Wind

3875 Sydney WayCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Avalon Vista
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$2,480 - $3,375
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$2,401 - $3,296
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$2,480 - $3,375
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Avalon Vista

701-465 S Breeze Hill RdVista, CA 92081
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Sofi Ocean Hills
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$2,475 - $4,514
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$2,460 - $4,499
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Sofi Ocean Hills

3500 Windrift WayOceanside, CA 92056
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Shadowridge Woodbend
$2,454 - $7,884
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$2,437 - $7,867
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Shadowridge Woodbend

1500 Shadowridge DrVista, CA 92081
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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlsbad

How much are Studio apartments in Carlsbad?

There are currently 268 Studio Apartments in Carlsbad with rent ranges from $1,599 to $3,866 with an average price of $1,992.

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 $1,400 to $6,947 with an average monthly rent of $2,821.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Carlsbad cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Carlsbad range from $1,941 to $14,544. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,328.

How expensive are Carlsbad Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 131 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Carlsbad on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,795 to $20,711 - averaging $6,321 for the location.

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