Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Bluffs Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA from $700 (31 Rentals)

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San Katrina
$3,354 - $4,254
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 30

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 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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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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Casa Del Camino
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Camino

370 Walnut AveCarlsbad, CA 92008

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4705 Marina Dr

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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 $2,195. The Lofts at Carlsbad Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,458. 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$2,195
The Lofts at Carlsbad VillageA11BR,1BA$3,458
Carlsbad CoastTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Bluffs, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Bluffs area is the $3.88 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Carlsbad Coast in the in the Carlsbad neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value The Bluffs apartment is the A1 Model at The Lofts at Carlsbad Village starting at $3,458 with a $6.15 price per square foot in the Carlsbad 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.
Carlsbad CoastTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.88
The Lofts at Carlsbad VillageA11BR,1BA$6.15
Elan Beachpointe CarlsbadStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.23

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Bluffs Apartments

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 $3,495 at Carlsbad Coast.

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