Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riva Gardens Court Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA from $749 (42 Rentals)

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Ascend2300
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$2,950 - $8,482
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Ascend2300

2300 Rising Glen WayCarlsbad, CA 92008
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$3,000 - $3,200

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2715 Madison St

CarlsbadCA92008
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San Katrina
$3,354 - $3,958
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San Katrina

336 Pine AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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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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475 Chestnut Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

475 Chestnut Ave

475 Chestnut AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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The Arbors of Carlsbad
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors of Carlsbad

2601 Jefferson StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Jefferson Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

2664 Jefferson StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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The Breeze Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Breeze Apartments

3366 Roosevelt StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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941-947 Oak Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

941-947 Oak Ave

941-947 Oak AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Merrywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrywood Apartments

2585 Jefferson StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Sea Breeze
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Breeze

342-344 Juniper AveCarlsbad, CA 92008

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391 Oak Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

391 Oak Ave

391 Oak AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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The Hideaway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hideaway

3380 Harding StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Carlsbad Cabana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlsbad Cabana

2730 Jefferson StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Casa Del Camino
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Camino

370 Walnut AveCarlsbad, CA 92008

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975 Laguna Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

975 Laguna Dr

975 Laguna DrCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Riva Gardens Court, Carlsbad, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riva Gardens Court Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riva Gardens Court area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hideaway priced from $2,545. Villas at Carlsbad has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Riva Gardens Court apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hideaway1 bd 1 bath 592sqft1BR,1BA$2,545
Villas at Carlsbad25 Bldg 1x1 Prior Renovation1BR,1BA$2,595
Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,595
Elan Coast Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$2,695
Ascend2300Fern1BR,1BA$2,950
Elan Sandcastle ShoresDuo2BR,1BA$3,095
The Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3,143
Elan Park Place Carlsbad2 Bed 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$3,145
San Katrina1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3,354
Carlsbad CoastTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riva Gardens Court, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riva Gardens Court area is the $5.07 price per square foot Unit 1 Model at Salt + Sea in the in the Carlsbad neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Riva Gardens Court apartment is the B1 Model at The Lofts at Carlsbad Village starting at $4,392 with a $4.70 price per square foot in the Carlsbad neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riva Gardens Court apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Salt + SeaUnit 13BR,2BA$5.07
The Lofts at Carlsbad VillageB12BR,2BA$4.70
Carlsbad CoastTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.88
The Hideaway2 bd 2 bath 762sqft2BR,2BA$4.46
Elan Coast Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.59
Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.58
Elan Sandcastle ShoresDuo2BR,1BA$4.42
The Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.60
Ascend2300Fern1BR,1BA$4.35
San Katrina1 bedroom1BR,1BA$5.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riva Gardens Court Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riva Gardens Court Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riva Gardens Court Apartment is $2,545 at The Hideaway.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riva Gardens Court Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riva Gardens Court is starting from $3,095 at Elan Sandcastle Shores.

What is the most affordable Riva Gardens Court Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riva Gardens Court Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Salt + Sea and starts from $4,595.

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