Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Costa Oaks South Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Santa Fe Ranch
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$2,558 - $3,864
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$2,278 - $3,584
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$2,558 - $3,864
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Santa Fe Ranch

3402 Calle OdessaCarlsbad, CA 92009
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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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$2,200 - $3,100

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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 Santa Fe Ranch priced from $2,558. The Resort at Encinitas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,664. 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$2,558
The Resort at EncinitasA1 Casita1BR,1BA$2,664
The Ritz ColonyCasabella Two Bedroom - Available Now2BR,2BA$2,800
Village Park Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2,957
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$3,099

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

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Costa Oaks South area is the $2.23 price per square foot 4 Beds, 4.5 baths Model at 3255 Sitio Tortuga in the in the Olivenhain neighborhood starting from $9,500. The second greatest value La Costa Oaks South apartment is the 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Vista La Costa starting at $4,775 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Dejong 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.
3255 Sitio Tortuga4 Beds, 4.5 baths4BR,4.5BA$2.23
Vista La Costa3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$2.21
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAspire1BR,1BA$2.87
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$3.10
The Ritz ColonyCasabella Two Bedroom - Available Now2BR,2BA$2.99
Village Park Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.21
Santa Fe RanchA11BR,1BA$3.77
The Resort at EncinitasA1 Casita1BR,1BA$7.07

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 $2,558 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 $2,800 at The Ritz Colony.

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