Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Bluffs Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA from $700 (55 Rentals)

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140 Acacia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Acacia Ave

140 Acacia AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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381 Oak Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

381 Oak Ave

381 Oak AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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3080 Lincoln St
Studio Apartments

3080 Lincoln St

3080 Lincoln StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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210 Acacia Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

210 Acacia Ave

210 Acacia AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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3333 Roosevelt St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3333 Roosevelt St

3333 Roosevelt StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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325 Chestnut Ave
Studio Apartments

325 Chestnut Ave

325 Chestnut AveCarlsbad, CA 92008

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3044 State St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3044 State St

3044 State StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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3340 Adams St
Studio Apartments

3340 Adams St

3340 Adams StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Bungalows 8
4 Bedroom Apartments

Bungalows 8

3339 Tyler StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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3237 Madison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3237 Madison St

3237 Madison StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Maple Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Court

175 Maple AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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391 Oak Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

391 Oak Ave

391 Oak AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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345 Juniper St
Studio Apartments

345 Juniper St

345 Juniper StCarlsbad, CA 92008

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3410 Harding St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3410 Harding St

3410 Harding StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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The Hideaway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hideaway

3380 Harding StCarlsbad, 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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The Breeze Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Breeze Apartments

3366 Roosevelt StCarlsbad, CA 92008
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4560-4566 Cove Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

4560-4566 Cove Dr

4560-4566 Cove DrCarlsbad, 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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Carlton by the Sea
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton by the Sea

295 Chestnut AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Cinnamon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Apartments

1031 Palm AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Acacia Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acacia Park Apartments

380-382 Acacia AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
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Eureka Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eureka Place

3334 Eureka PlCarlsbad, CA 92008

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The Bluffs, Carlsbad, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Bluffs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Bluffs area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad priced from $2,145. Carlsbad Coast has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable The Bluffs apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Beachpointe CarlsbadStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,145
Carlsbad CoastStudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Elan Tamarack Shores2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,795
Elan Cypress CoveAllure2BR,2BA$2,970
The Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,986
Elan Sandcastle ShoresDuo2BR,1BA$3,045
San Katrina1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3,050
The Lofts at Carlsbad VillageA71BR,1BA$3,552
Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$4,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Bluffs, CA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Bluffs 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 The Bluffs apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Elan Tamarack Shores starting at $2,795 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the The Bluffs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Bluffs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$3.54
Elan Tamarack Shores2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.37
Elan Cypress CoveAllure2BR,2BA$3.60
The Lofts at Carlsbad VillageA71BR,1BA$4.99
Elan Sandcastle ShoresDuo2BR,1BA$4.35
The Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.37
San Katrina1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.69
Elan Beachpointe CarlsbadStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.11
Carlsbad CoastStudioStudio ,1BA$5.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Bluffs, Carlsbad, CA

Ranked #7

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Bluffs Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Bluffs Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Bluffs Apartment is $2,695 at Carlsbad Coast.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Bluffs Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Bluffs is starting from $2,795 at Elan Tamarack Shores.

What is the most affordable The Bluffs Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Bluffs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes and starts from $4,245.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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