Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Magnolia Phase Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA from $700 (6 Rentals)

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Pacific Wind
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Wind

3875 Sydney WayCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Pacific Pines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Pines

2825 Hope AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Lime Grove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lime Grove Apartments

1050 Chinquapin AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Magnolia Phase, Carlsbad, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Magnolia Phase Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Magnolia Phase area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elan Coast Village priced from $2,395. Carlsbad Cabana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Magnolia Phase apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Coast Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
Carlsbad CabanaModel 4 - Premium 1 Br / 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2,495
Elan Cypress CoveAllure2BR,2BA$2,770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Magnolia Phase, CA

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Magnolia Phase area is the $3.50 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes in the in the The Bluffs neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value Magnolia Phase apartment is the 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Model at Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad starting at $2,895 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Dejong neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Magnolia Phase apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$3.50
Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.10
Villas at Carlsbad700 Bldg 2x1 Prior Renovation2BR,1BA$3.39
Elan Tamarack Shores2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.37
Elan Cypress CoveAllure2BR,2BA$3.36
Elan Coast Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.19
Elan Sandcastle ShoresDuo2BR,1BA$4.17
Carlsbad CabanaModel 4 - Premium 1 Br / 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.56
The Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.59
Carlsbad CoastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.92

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Magnolia Phase, Carlsbad, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Magnolia Phase Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Magnolia Phase Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Magnolia Phase Apartment is $2,395 at Elan Coast Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Magnolia Phase Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Magnolia Phase is starting from $2,770 at Elan Cypress Cove.

What is the most affordable Magnolia Phase Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Magnolia Phase Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes and starts from $4,195.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!