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Carlsbad, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carlsbad Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carlsbad, CA is a Studio unit found at Softwind Point in the Tri City neighborhood priced from $1,866. Ocean Park Apartments in the Fire Mountain neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carlsbad apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Softwind PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,866
Ocean Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,013
Silver Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,055
Ocean VistaThe Lagoon1BR,1BA$2,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carlsbad area is the $2.06 price per square foot APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious 1... Model at BluWater Crossing in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $5,750. The second greatest value Carlsbad apartment is the The Venice Model at Piazza D'Oro starting at $3,563 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Mira Costa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlsbad apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BluWater CrossingAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious 1...2BR,2.5BA$2.06
Piazza D'OroThe Venice2BR,2.5BA$2.27
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAllure2BR,2BA$2.91
Stoneybrook Apartments2 Bed /1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.31
Terra Oceanside2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
SunterraTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.84
Shadow Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.76
Ascot Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.77
Silver Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlsbad

What type of rentals are currently available in Carlsbad?

There are currently 767 Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,866 to $21,490. There are also 234 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carlsbad ranging from $1,400 to $85,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carlsbad?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carlsbad ranges from $1,400 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,940.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carlsbad?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carlsbad range from $2,695 to $19,640, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,700.

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