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Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA under $2000

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Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA under $2000. 45 Rentals Available
  • a white building with a street in front of it
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    5055 Avenida Encinas Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    STUDIO $1,400
  • Living room with couch and table at Portola, Carlsbad
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    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    1 BED $1,696
    2 BEDS $1,881
  • a kitchen and living room with a table and a glass jug
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    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    2 BEDS $1,875+

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  • a dining area with tables and chairs in a library
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    1820 Melrose Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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  • a street with a house and palm trees on the side of it
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    3596 North Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
    2 BEDS $1,150
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    STUDIO $1,832+
  • a small pink house with a porch and a deck
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    210 Lobelia Drive, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,950
  • a white building with trees and a road in front of it
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    702-716 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084
    2 BEDS $1,712+
  • a playground with a slide in front of some apartments
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    422 Los Vallecitos, San Marcos, CA 92069
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  • a living room with couches and chairs
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    480 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
    STUDIO $1,649
  • a house with palm trees and a car parked in front of it
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    421 North Citrus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
    STUDIO $1,210
    1 BED $1,430+
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  • a sidewalk with palm trees in front of a building
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    555 Greenbrier Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054
    1 BED $1,795+
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
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    1280 North Citrus Ave., Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $2,000+
  • a playground with a blue and red swing set
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    432 W. Mission Road -106, San Marcos, CA 92069
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  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    233 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $1,975
  • a view of the front door of a house with a porch
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    517 South Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
    1 BED $1,950
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
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    1710 Maxson Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
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  • a living room and dining room with a desk and a computer
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    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a tv
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    3247 Anchor Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
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  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a tv
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    3247 Anchor Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
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  • an aerial view of a playground in an apartment complex
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    3220 Mission Avenue-Suite 7, Oceanside, CA 92058
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  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and a window
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    1436 Dubuque St., Oceanside, CA 92058
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  • a living room with a gray couch and a black and white striped rug
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    4779 Yuma Ave., Oceanside, CA 92057
    2 BEDS $1,473+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
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    225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    STUDIO $1,800+
  • an open living room with a couch and a dining room table
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    439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102, Escondido, CA 92026
    STUDIO $1,725+
    1 BED $1,996+
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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

When were prices and availability in Carlsbad, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Carlsbad, CA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in Carlsbad, CA?

The best apartments in Carlsbad, CA are: Elan Alicante La Costa, Elan Tamarack Shores, La Costa Seashore, Ascend2300 and Elan Park Place Carlsbad.

What type of rental buildings are in Carlsbad, CA?

In Carlsbad 37% of the housing is rented out compared to 63% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 14% of Carlsbad's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 68% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

Your search for apartments in Carlsbad, CA under $2,000 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in Carlsbad, CA for less than $2,000 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 45 available units in Carlsbad, CA, renting for under $2,000. On average, $1,949 can get you 724 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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