
Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA Under $5,300 with Swimming Pool (101 Rentals)


Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes

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The Lofts at Carlsbad Village

Montecito at Carlsbad

Santa Fe Ranch

San Katrina

Casa Aldea at Carlsbad

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Ascend2300

Costa Pointe

Elan Alicante La Costa
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The Bluffs at Carlsbad

Pacific View Apartment Homes

Sommerset La Costa

The Avenue at Carlsbad

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Flower Fields

Marbella Apartment Homes

Seascape Apartment Homes

Carlsbad Coast

Villas at Carlsbad

Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad
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Elan Park Place Carlsbad

Elan Cypress Cove

Vista La Costa

Ridgeview

Elan Sandcastle Shores

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6981 Ballena Way, Unit Unit 14, Unit Unit 14

2625 Pirineos Way, Unit 320, Unit 320

2362 Hosp Way, Unit 136, Unit 136

2812 Newcastle Way

2607 Pirineos Way, Unit 101, Unit 101
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2520 Via Esparto

7193 Estrella de Mar Rd, Unit Beautiful Carlsbad Condo-Views/Location, Unit Beautiful Carlsbad Condo-Views/Location

6844 Adolphia Dr

4705 Marina Dr

2330 Hosp Way

3462 Don Ortega Dr

2005 Costa Del Mar Rd

4009 Canario St

901 Caminito Madrigal

6923 Whitecap Dr
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2475 Jefferson St, Unit 103, Unit 103

Lanikai Lane

Luma at El Corazon

Shadowridge Park Apartments

Sycamore Ridge Apartments

Shadowridge Heights

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Shadowridge Woodbend

Ocean Creek

Shadowridge Summerwind

Sunset Springs 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 | $1,948 | $1,599 | $3,423 |
| Carlsbad 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,824 | $1,400 | $6,780 |
| Carlsbad 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,941 | $10,000+ |
| Carlsbad 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,052 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Carlsbad 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,583 | $6,600 | $10,000+ |
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Carlsbad, CAPopulation: 115,877
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlsbad Apartments with Swimming Pool
What is the Cheapest Swimming Pool apartment in Carlsbad?
Currently the most affordable Apartment in Carlsbad with Swimming Pool is at Stoneybrook Apartments listed at $1,625.
How much is the average rent for Carlsbad Apartments with Swimming Pool?
The average rent for a Apartment in Carlsbad with Swimming Pool is $2,703.
What is the largest Carlsbad Apartment for rent with Swimming Pool?
Today's Apartment with Swimming Pool and the most square footage in Carlsbad is a 1,704 square feet unit starting from $3,709 at Piazza D'Oro.
What is the average size for Carlsbad Apartments for rent with Swimming Pool?
The average size for a rental with Swimming Pool in Carlsbad is currently at 736 sq ft.
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