Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Costa Oaks South Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA from $541 (18 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the La Costa Oaks South area of Carlsbad.

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3108 Azahar St
5 Bedroom Apartments

3108 Azahar St

3108 Azahar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Unicornio Apartments
1 to 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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La Costa Seashore
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Costa Seashore

7552-7556 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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The Ritz Colony
$2,200 - $3,100
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

The Ritz Colony

1190 Encinitas BlvdEncinitas, CA 92024
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Village Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Park Apartments

2045 Village Park WayEncinitas, CA 92024
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Melrose Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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 Cresterra Apartments priced from $2,721. Elan Alicante La Costa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,245. Here are the most affordable La Costa Oaks South apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cresterra ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,721
Elan Alicante La Costa2x22BR,2BA$3,245
Sabrina Greens Apartment2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3,450
Romeria Pointe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,600
The Resort at EncinitasA3D2BR,1BA$3,692

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

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Costa Oaks South area is the $2.46 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Sabrina Greens Apartment in the in the Carlsbad neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value La Costa Oaks South apartment is the 2x2 Model at Elan Alicante La Costa starting at $3,245 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Carlsbad 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.
Sabrina Greens Apartment2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.46
Elan Alicante La Costa2x22BR,2BA$3.25
The Resort at EncinitasA3D2BR,1BA$4.38
Cresterra ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.78
Romeria Pointe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$5.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Costa Oaks South Apartments

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 $3,065 at Cresterra Apartments.

What is the most affordable La Costa Oaks South Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La Costa Oaks South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cresterra Apartments and starts from $3,680.

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