Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riva Gardens Court Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA from $700 (11 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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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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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 Studio unit found at Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad priced from $1,995. Elan Coast Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,345. Here are the most affordable Riva Gardens Court apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Beachpointe CarlsbadStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,995
Elan Coast Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,345
Carlsbad CoastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,695
Elan Sandcastle ShoresDuo2BR,1BA$2,745
Elan Cypress CoveAllure2BR,2BA$2,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riva Gardens Court, CA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riva Gardens Court area is the $3.54 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes in the in the The Bluffs neighborhood starting from $4,245. The second greatest value Riva Gardens Court apartment is the B3 Model at The Lofts at Carlsbad Village starting at $4,624 with a $4.39 price per square foot in the The Bluffs 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.
Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$3.54
The Lofts at Carlsbad VillageB32BR,2BA$4.39
Ascend2300Heather2BR,2BA$3.52
Villas at Carlsbad25 Bldg 2x1 Prior Renovation2BR,1BA$3.27
Elan Tamarack Shores2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.31
Elan Cypress CoveAllure2BR,2BA$3.33
Elan Coast Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.13
Elan Sandcastle ShoresDuo2BR,1BA$3.92
The Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.15
Carlsbad CoastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riva Gardens Court, Carlsbad, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riva Gardens Court Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riva Gardens Court?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riva Gardens Court is at Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad listed at $1,995.

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 $2,345 at Elan Coast Village.

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 $2,745 at Elan Cypress Cove.

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 Ascend2300 and starts from $3,744.

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