Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Costa Oaks South Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Unicornio Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Unicornio Apartments

2855 Unicornio StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Bella La Costa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella La Costa

7504-7514 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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3108 Azahar St
5 Bedroom Apartments

3108 Azahar St

3108 Azahar StCarlsbad, CA 92009

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La Costa Seashore
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Costa Seashore

7552-7556 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Melrose Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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La Costa Oaks South, Carlsbad, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Costa Oaks South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Costa Oaks South area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Santa Fe Ranch priced from $2,613. Elan Alicante La Costa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,999. Here are the most affordable La Costa Oaks South apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe RanchA11BR,1BA$2,613
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$2,999
The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Detached Casitas1BR,1BA$3,000
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAllure II2BR,2BA$3,345
Vista La Costa3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$4,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Costa Oaks South, CA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Costa Oaks South area is the $2.23 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Vista La Costa in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value La Costa Oaks South apartment is the Allure II Model at Elan Pacifico Encinitas starting at $3,345 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the La Costa Oaks South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Costa Oaks South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista La Costa3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$2.23
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAllure II2BR,2BA$2.40
Elan Alicante La CostaTrieste3BR,2BA$3.08
Santa Fe RanchA11BR,1BA$3.85
The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Detached Casitas1BR,1BA$7.50

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La Costa Oaks South, Carlsbad, CA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Carlsbad, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Costa Oaks South Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Costa Oaks South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Costa Oaks South Apartment is $2,613 at Santa Fe Ranch.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Costa Oaks South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Costa Oaks South is starting from $2,782 at Santa Fe Ranch.

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