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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 Studio unit found at Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad priced from $2,145. Sea Breeze has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable Magnolia Phase apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Beachpointe CarlsbadStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,145
Sea BreezeApt 101BR,1BA$2,350
391 Oak Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Magnolia Phase, CA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Magnolia Phase area is the $3.58 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes in the in the The Bluffs neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value Magnolia Phase apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas at Carlsbad starting at $2,995 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Fire Mountain 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$3.58
Villas at Carlsbad2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.03
The Lofts at Carlsbad VillageB22BR,2BA$4.53
Elan Sandcastle ShoresAllure2BR,2BA$3.50
Elan Tamarack Shores2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.49
Carlsbad CoastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.05
Sea BreezeApt 101BR,1BA$3.92
The Hideaway1bd 1ba - Standard1BR,1BA$4.38
391 Oak Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.80
Elan Beachpointe CarlsbadStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia Phase

What type of rentals are currently available in Magnolia Phase?

There are currently 208 Apartments for Rent in Magnolia Phase, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $21,430. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Magnolia Phase ranging from $2,850 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Magnolia Phase?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Magnolia Phase ranges from $2,850 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,985.

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