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Lucia at Aviara
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$3,203 - $4,715
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$3,198 - $4,710
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$3,203 - $4,715
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Lucia at Aviara

1205 Aviara PkyCarlsbad, CA 92011
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The Lofts at Carlsbad Village
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$3,680 - $10,502
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$3,674 - $10,496
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$6

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$3,680 - $10,502
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The Lofts at Carlsbad Village

1040 Carlsbad Village DrCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Santa Fe Ranch
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$2,558 - $3,695
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$2,278 - $3,415
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$280

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$2,558 - $3,695
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Santa Fe Ranch

3402 Calle OdessaCarlsbad, CA 92009
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San Katrina
$2,800 - $4,150
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$2,794 - $4,144
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$2,800 - $4,150
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San Katrina

336 Pine AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Ascend2300
$3,193 - $6,404
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$3,176 - $6,387
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$3,193 - $6,404
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Ascend2300

2300 Rising Glen WayCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Pacific View Apartment Homes
$2,800 - $6,665
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$2,794 - $6,659
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$2,800 - $6,665
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Pacific View Apartment Homes

5162 Whitman WayCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Marbella Apartment Homes
$3,155 - $4,925
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$3,149 - $4,919
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$3,155 - $4,925
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Marbella Apartment Homes

2504 Marron RdCarlsbad, CA 92010
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Seascape Apartment Homes
$2,935 - $4,995
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$2,929 - $4,989
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$2,935 - $4,995
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Seascape Apartment Homes

6938 Seascape DrCarlsbad, CA 92011
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Shadowridge Woodbend
$2,349 - $4,823
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$2,332 - $4,806
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$2,349 - $4,823
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Shadowridge Woodbend

1500 Shadowridge DrVista, CA 92081
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Creekwood Villas
$1,925 - $3,100
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$1,918 - $3,093
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$1,925 - $3,100
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Creekwood Villas

3020 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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Triton Encinitas
$3,758 - $4,913
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$3,750 - $4,905
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$3,758 - $4,913
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Triton Encinitas

1967 N Vulcan AveEncinitas, CA 92024
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Avalon Vista
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$2,775 - $3,440
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$2,696 - $3,361
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$2,775 - $3,440
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Avalon Vista

701-465 S Breeze Hill RdVista, CA 92081
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlsbad

How much are Studio apartments in Carlsbad?

There are currently 269 Studio Apartments in Carlsbad with rent ranges from $1,300 to $3,880 with an average price of $7,107.

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 $1,300 to $9,464 with an average monthly rent of $2,891.

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 $10,752. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,231.

How expensive are Carlsbad Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 130 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Carlsbad on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,795 to $23,872 - averaging $5,997 for the location.

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