
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Village by the Sea Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA from $700 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Village by the Sea area of Carlsbad.


3446 Madison St

Carlsbad Coast

3460 Roosevelt St

247 Juniper Ave, Unit 247 JUNIPER AVE.

Elan Tamarack Shores

Elan Coast Village

Elan Sandcastle Shores

San Katrina
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722 Arbuckle Pl, Unit SI ID1292583P

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Pacific Wind

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Pacific Pines

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475 Chestnut Ave

The Arbors of Carlsbad

Jefferson Gardens

The Breeze Apartments

Breakwater Townhomes

941-947 Oak Ave

3456 Madison St

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The Hideaway
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Carlsbad Cabana

Casa Del Camino

Sea Breeze

344 Juniper Ave

JAM Harding St., LLC

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Sea Pointe

St. Malo Surf Apartments
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Elan Sealofts

1909 S Tremont St
Village by the Sea, Carlsbad, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Village by the Sea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village by the Sea Studio Apartments | $2,506 | $2,245 | $3,325 |
| Village by the Sea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $2,500 | $3,793 |
| Village by the Sea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,216 | $2,745 | $10,000+ |
| Village by the Sea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,856 | $4,520 | $10,000+ |
| Village by the Sea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,798 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Village by the Sea Neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA.
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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 Beachpointe Carlsbad priced from $2,245. Carlsbad Cabana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,545. Here are the most affordable Village by the Sea apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,245 |
| Carlsbad Cabana | Model 2 - Standard 1 Br 1Ba Ground Floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,545 |
| The Hideaway | 1bd 1ba - Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Elan Coast Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2,745 |
| Elan Sandcastle Shores | Duo | 2BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Sea Breeze | Apt 25 | 2BR,1BA | $2,900 |
| Elan Tamarack Shores | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,045 |
| Carlsbad Coast | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,150 |
| The Lofts at Carlsbad Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,448 |
| Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 3BR,2BA | $4,520 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Village by the Sea, CA
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Village by the Sea area is the $3.77 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes in the in the The Bluffs neighborhood starting from $4,520. The second greatest value Village by the Sea apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath A Model at Elan Coast Village starting at $2,745 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Fire Mountain neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Village by the Sea apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 3BR,2BA | $3.77 |
| Elan Coast Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Sea Breeze | Apt 25 | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Elan Tamarack Shores | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Carlsbad Cabana | Model 2 - Standard 1 Br 1Ba Ground Floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Elan Sandcastle Shores | Duo | 2BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Carlsbad Coast | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| The Hideaway | 1bd 1ba - Standard | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| The Lofts at Carlsbad Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.14 |
| Elan Beachpointe Carlsbad | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $5.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleVillage By The Sea, Carlsbad, CA
Ranked #6
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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 Beachpointe Carlsbad listed at $2,245.
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 $2,545 at Carlsbad Cabana.
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 $2,745 at Elan Coast Village.
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