Cheap Homes for Rent in San Carlos Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,500 (9 Rentals)

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San Carlos, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Carlos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Carlos area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at College View priced from $1,560. Elan Mesa Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable San Carlos apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,560
Elan Mesa Lofts0x1Studio,1BA$1,825
Terra at Mission TrailsStudioStudio,1BA$1,990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, CA

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Carlos area is the $1.91 price per square foot B1 Model at Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing in the in the College East neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value San Carlos apartment is the A2 Model at Canyon View Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Prospect Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Carlos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student HousingB12BR,2BA$1.91
Canyon View ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.84
Shasta Lane ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$2.93
Casa De La Mesa1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.01
Mission Trails ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.48
AdagioOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.85
Atlas AlvaradoS1Studio ,1BA$4.42
College View1x11BR,1BA$4.88
Terra at Mission TrailsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.90
Elan Mesa Lofts0x1Studio ,1BA$4.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Carlos, San Diego, CA

Ranked #53

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Carlos

What type of rentals are currently available in San Carlos?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $4,634. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Carlos ranging from $2,500 to $8,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Carlos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Carlos ranges from $2,500 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,759.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Carlos?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Carlos range from $2,250 to $4,634, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,375.

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