Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Village by the Sea Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA from $700 (43 Rentals)

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San Katrina
$2,804 - $4,254
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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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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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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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Sea Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Pointe

308-324 Cassidy StOceanside, CA 92054
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Elan Sealofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elan Sealofts

1910 S BroadwayOceanside, CA 92054
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Village by the Sea, Carlsbad, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Village by the Sea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Village by the Sea area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Elan Park Place Carlsbad priced from $1,995. Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Village by the Sea apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Park Place CarlsbadStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Elan Beachpointe CarlsbadStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,195
Elan Sealofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,345
Elan Coast Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$2,695
Mauna Loa ApartmentsApt 42BR,1BA$2,700
San Katrina1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3,354
Carlsbad CoastTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,495
Salt + SeaUnit 62BR,2BA$3,895
The Lofts at Carlsbad VillageB22BR,2BA$4,373
Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$4,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Village by the Sea, CA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Village by the Sea area is the $3.71 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes in the in the Carlsbad neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value Village by the Sea apartment is the B2 Model at The Lofts at Carlsbad Village starting at $4,373 with a $4.48 price per square foot in the Carlsbad neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Village by the Sea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$3.71
The Lofts at Carlsbad VillageB22BR,2BA$4.48
Carlsbad CoastTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.88
Mauna Loa ApartmentsApt 42BR,1BA$3.38
Salt + SeaUnit 22BR,2BA$5.24
Elan Coast Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.59
Elan Sealofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
San Katrina1 bedroom1BR,1BA$5.16
Elan Beachpointe CarlsbadStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Village by the Sea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Village by the Sea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Village by the Sea is at Elan Park Place Carlsbad listed at $1,995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Village by the Sea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Village by the Sea Apartment is $2,345 at Elan Sealofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Village by the Sea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Village by the Sea is starting from $2,700 at Mauna Loa Apartments.

What is the most affordable Village by the Sea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Village by the Sea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes and starts from $4,450.

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