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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA. 91 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,400

  • a house with palm trees and a car parked in front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,210
    1 bd $1,430+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    421 North Citrus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a gray couch and a black and white striped rug
    2 bd $1,473+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4779 Yuma Ave., Oceanside, CA 92057
    Dog friendly

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv on the wall
    1 bd $1,619
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and chairs
    Studio $1,649
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    480 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with chairs and a table
    Studio $1,690+
    1 bd $1,975+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Living room with couch and table at Portola, Carlsbad
    1 bd $1,696
    2 bd $1,881
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    Pet friendly

  • More Rentals Near Carlsbad, CA

  • a living room and dining room with a desk and a computer
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    Pet friendly
  • an open living room with a couch and a dining room table
    20 units available
    Studio $1,725+
    1 bd $1,996+
    2 bd $2,147+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102, Escondido, CA 92026
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a sidewalk with palm trees in front of a building
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,795+
    2 bd $2,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    555 Greenbrier Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054
    Apply online

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,800+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen and living room with a table and a glass jug
    2 bd $1,875+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    Pet friendly
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    1 bd $1,975
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    233 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with a carpet and a mirror
    4 units available
    Studio $2,145+
    1 bd $2,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1000 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,600

  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    2 bd $2,480+
    3 bd $3,465+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    19 units available
    1 bd $2,665+
    2 bd $2,756+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • three surfers walking on the beach with their surfboards
    32 units available
    1 bd $4,500+
    2 bd $6,050+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1967 N Vulcan, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a white refrigerator
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    115 S. Midway Dr., Escondido, CA 92027
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $4,772.

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

There are 460 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Carlsbad, CA were last updated on 23 May 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.