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Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad CA

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Explore Rent Prices Near Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad, CA’s average rent price is $2,857 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Vista $2,433
Encinitas $3,222
San Marcos $2,486
Oceanside $2,422
Solana Beach $2,925

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Carlsbad, CA Apartments for Rent

Sun, surf, and easy day trips make Carlsbad on San Diego's North County coast the perfect place to call home. When you're checking out apartments for rent in Carlsbad, you'll love having two COASTER rail stops—Carlsbad Village and Poinsettia—for quick rides to downtown San Diego, Sorrento Valley, and Oceanside. Getting around is a breeze with I-5 along the coast and SR-78 heading east, plus McClellan-Palomar Airport right in town. On your days off, explore LEGOLAND California, The Flower Fields in spring, The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Surf Beach, plus the Batiquitos and Agua Hedionda lagoons and the Museum of Making Music. Consider apartments near LEGOLAND California or rentals close to Carlsbad Village Station if you want to be in the heart of it all.

Top neighborhoods to explore for apartments: Carlsbad Village offers walk-to-the-beach living with indie shops, breweries, and the Village rail stop; Olde Carlsbad/Tamarack features classic coastal streets near Magee Park and Tamarack Surf Beach; Aviara provides a resort setting beside Batiquitos Lagoon trails and Aviara Community Park; La Costa delivers golf and spa days at Omni La Costa plus shopping at La Costa Town Square; Bressi Ranch has newer rentals near Bressi Village eateries and local breweries; Calavera Hills gives you quick trail access around Lake Calavera Preserve; Rancho Carrillo offers tree-lined streets by Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park; and Robertson Ranch features newer townhomes close to El Camino Real. For shopping and entertainment, hit up Carlsbad Premium Outlets, The Shoppes at Carlsbad, and the State Street Farmers' Market on Wednesdays—great spots to know when you're searching for places near transit, beaches, and major job centers.

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Carlsbad, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $2,684 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Carlsbad, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Carlsbad, CA are 92008, 92009, 92011, and 92010.

You can find flexible rentals in Carlsbad, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.

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