
Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA Under $5,500 with Swimming Pool (75 Rentals)


Lucia at Aviara

The Lofts at Carlsbad Village

Montecito Apartments at Carlsbad

Casa Aldea at Carlsbad

Elan Alicante La Costa

Villas at Carlsbad

The Bluffs at Carlsbad
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Seascape Apartment Homes

Pacific View Apartment Homes

The Avenue at Carlsbad

Windsor Aviara

Carlsbad Coast

Marbella Apartment Homes

Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad

Elan Sandcastle Shores
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Vista La Costa

Elan Park Place Carlsbad

Ridgeview

6991 Sandcastle Dr

Seaside Commons

Luma at El Corazon

Shadowridge Park Apartments

Sycamore Ridge Apartments

Avalon Vista
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Shadowridge Summerwind

Sunset Springs Apartments

Breeze Hill

Waterleaf Apartments Homes

Creekwood Villas

Shadowridge Heights

Softwind Point

ShadowRidge Country Club Villas
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Elan Pacifico Encinitas

Essex Heights

Carlsbad View Apartments

Shadowridge Woodbend

Elan Quail Pointe

Piazza D'Oro

The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes

Elan Seacrest Encinitas
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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 | $1,911 | $1,649 | $3,599 |
Carlsbad 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $1,795 | $7,265 |
Carlsbad 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,430 | $1,941 | $10,000+ |
Carlsbad 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,436 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
Carlsbad 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,034 | $5,100 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 Creekwood Villas listed at $1,925.
How much is the average rent for Carlsbad Apartments with Swimming Pool?
The average rent for a Apartment in Carlsbad with Swimming Pool is $2,662.
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 $3,573 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 737 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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