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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA

89 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA. 89 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,400

  • a house with palm trees and a car parked in front of it
    Today

    421 North Citrus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
    STUDIO $1,210
    1 BED $1,430+

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a gray couch and a black and white striped rug
    Today

    4779 Yuma Ave., Oceanside, CA 92057
    2 BEDS $1,473+

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv on the wall
    Today

    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    1 BED $1,619
  • a living room with couches and chairs
    Today

    480 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
    STUDIO $1,649
  • a living room with chairs and a table
    Today

    12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    STUDIO $1,690+
    1 BED $1,975+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • Living room with couch and table at Portola, Carlsbad
    Today

    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    1 BED $1,696
    2 BEDS $1,881

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  • a living room and dining room with a desk and a computer
    Today

    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
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  • an open living room with a couch and a dining room table
    Today

    439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102, Escondido, CA 92026
    STUDIO $1,725+
    1 BED $1,996+
    2 BEDS $2,147+
  • a sidewalk with palm trees in front of a building
    Today

    555 Greenbrier Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054
    1 BED $1,795+
    2 BEDS $2,095+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
    Today

    225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    STUDIO $1,800+
  • a kitchen and living room with a table and a glass jug
    Today

    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,875+
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    233 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with a carpet and a mirror
    Today

    1000 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    STUDIO $2,145+
    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,600

  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Today

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $2,480+
    3 BEDS $3,465+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Today

    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    1 BED $2,665+
    2 BEDS $2,756+
  • three surfers walking on the beach with their surfboards
    Today

    1967 N Vulcan, Encinitas, CA 92024
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $4,500+
    2 BEDS $6,050+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a white refrigerator
    Today

    115 S. Midway Dr., Escondido, CA 92027
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Carlsbad, CA

17 /100
Car-Dependent
23 /100
Minimal Transit
21 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 17, Transit Score®: 23, Bike Score®: 21

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,145 and $4,773.

How many cheap rentals are available in Carlsbad, CA on RentCafe?

There are 436 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Carlsbad, CA were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The average Carlsbad, CA cheap apartment size is 602 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

Cheap apartments in Carlsbad, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

A cheap apartment in Carlsbad, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Carlsbad, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Carlsbad, CA has never been easier. We feature 89 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Carlsbad, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Carlsbad, CA? The average apartment rent in Carlsbad is $3,242 per month so any rental south of $2,594 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Carlsbad, CA rents go as low as $1,210/mo.

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