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Monthly Rent
$2,088 - $2,749
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
451 - 670 sq ft
Highlights
- Bay Window
- Sauna
- Tennis Court
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Spa
- Pet Play Area
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Dog Park
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 057price $2,108square feet 451availibility Now
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Unit 116price $2,133square feet 451availibility Jan 17, 2026
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Unit 056price $2,088square feet 451availibility Feb 9, 2026
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Unit 141price $2,125square feet 451availibility Now
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Unit 025price $2,130square feet 451availibility Now
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Unit 140price $2,230square feet 451availibility Jan 5, 2026
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Unit 027price $2,521square feet 670availibility Now
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Unit 082price $2,646square feet 670availibility Now
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Unit 149price $2,424square feet 670availibility Jan 5, 2026
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Unit 114price $2,449square feet 670availibility Jan 10, 2026
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Unit 057price $2,108square feet 451availibility Now
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Unit 116price $2,133square feet 451availibility Jan 17, 2026
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Unit 056price $2,088square feet 451availibility Feb 9, 2026
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Unit 141price $2,125square feet 451availibility Now
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Unit 025price $2,130square feet 451availibility Now
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Unit 140price $2,230square feet 451availibility Jan 5, 2026
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Unit 027price $2,521square feet 670availibility Now
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Unit 082price $2,646square feet 670availibility Now
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Unit 149price $2,424square feet 670availibility Jan 5, 2026
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Unit 114price $2,449square feet 670availibility Jan 10, 2026
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$50
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Due at Application
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Other
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Storage Unit
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Storage RentCharged per rentable item.$100 / mo
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Property Information
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Built in 1978
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163 units/2 stories
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About The Bluffs at Carlsbad
Reflecting a passion for luxury and stylishness, the residences at The Bluffs at Carlsbad present a compelling portrait of refined apartment living. Nestled in a well-kept area of northwest Carlsbad, California, we are close to great schools, thriving businesses, and wonderful shopping destinations. CA-78 and Interstate 5 are located nearby, giving you access to the Pacific Ocean and all of its beauty. The Bluffs at Carlsbad offers the best for all your needs. Offering unique one, two, and three bedroom floor plans, The Bluffs at Carlsbad is designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. Our apartments reflect spacious living that will simply delight you. Apartment features include a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry, and granite countertops, crown molding, custom paint, and double pane windows. Some homes feature new plank flooring, spacious walk-in closets, and oversized patios. We are a pet-friendly community so bring them along with you. Residents of The Bluffs at Carlsbad appreciate the great value once they have relaxed by our shimmering swimming pool, spent the afternoon surfing the net in our clubhouse with Wi-Fi, playing a game of tennis, or getting some work done at the business center. Surrounded by stunning landscape, parks, trails, and accessible recreational areas in Carlsbad, our community is ready for you to take a step towards true refined living. Call us for a personal tour and experience the excellence of luxury apartment home living.
The Bluffs at Carlsbad is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92010 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Carlsbad Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Full Plank
- Large Patio
- Covered Parking
- Spacious Walk-in Closets*
- Carpeted Floors
- Large Patios*
- Picnic Area with Barbecue
- Attached Patio
- Plank Flooring*
- Carport
- Medium Patio
- Custom Paint
- Small Patio
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Clubhouse
Recycling
Business Center
Grill
Laundry Service
Property Services
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Laundry Service
- Pet Play Area
- Public Transportation
Shared Community
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Storage Space
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Spa
- Pool
- Tennis Court
- Walking/Biking Trails
Outdoor Features
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Granite Countertops
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Disposal
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Model Details
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Crown Molding
- Bay Window
- Walk-In Closets
- Double Pane Windows
- Balcony
- Patio
- Grill
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Laundry Service
- Pet Play Area
- Public Transportation
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Storage Space
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Spa
- Pool
- Tennis Court
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Full Plank
- Large Patio
- Covered Parking
- Spacious Walk-in Closets*
- Carpeted Floors
- Large Patios*
- Picnic Area with Barbecue
- Attached Patio
- Plank Flooring*
- Carport
- Medium Patio
- Custom Paint
- Small Patio
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Crown Molding
- Bay Window
- Walk-In Closets
- Double Pane Windows
- Balcony
- Patio
- Grill
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Carlsbad stretches along the Southern California coastline, offering seven miles of beaches perfect for surfing, swimming, and sunset strolls. The downtown Village area features local boutiques, breweries, and restaurants, while natural areas like Lake Calavera Preserve provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Housing options include beach cottages near downtown and homes in La Costa and Aviara, with current average rents ranging from $1,912 for studios to $4,012 for four-bedroom homes. The rental market has remained relatively stable, with most unit types seeing modest changes between -2.2% to +3.7% over the past year.
The city is home to LEGOLAND California and The Flower Fields, which display ranunculus blooms each spring. Carlsbad's educational resources include high-performing schools and the Gemological Institute of America. The area's climate and location have attracted major golf equipment manufacturers, while the city maintains 40% of its land as permanent open space.
Learn more about living in Carlsbad| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 11.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 13.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 13.4 mi |
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Carlsbad include El Camino Real, located 2.2 miles from The Bluffs at Carlsbad. The Bluffs at Carlsbad is near San Diego International, located 34.6 miles or 46 minutes away.
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 11.2 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 15.8 mi |
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 46 min | 34.6 mi |
Time and distance from The Bluffs at Carlsbad.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Carlsbad State Beach
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Guajome County Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.2 mi |
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Rancho Guajome Adobe
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.4 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 11.7 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 31 min | 19.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 48 min | 33.0 mi |
Property Ratings at The Bluffs at Carlsbad
my husband and I and our puppy lived here for one year and loved the community. management is wonderful and very proactive. any maintenance requests were handled quickly without troubles. neighbors were great and friendly. I'd definitely recommend to anyone!
I rented a 2 bedroom apartment at the Bluffs.. Very poorly managed compmex from many angles.. I would not recommend to any of my friends to rent from this Apartament complex or do buisness with this Managment company!!
I moved to Carlsbad from Minnesota just this past June and the leasing office was so wonderful in helping answer questions, not only about the apartment, but about the community as well!! They are extremely friendly and willing to listen and answer questions you might have before and after moving in. The rent is very reasonable for the quality you get. Everything was repainted and new carpet was also put in before our move in date. Everything from the grounds to the pool is very well kept and the whole complex provides a safe and relaxing living environment. They also have very friendly maintenance that works around your schedule. We've had to have a couple things fixed since moving in but it is always fixed in a very timely manner!
I was a former resident of this complex before it became The Bluffs. At that time it was economy apartments as befits 1 BR suites of only 451 sq. ft. I can't believe that anyone could be so stupid as to try to renovate this complex and sell it as luxury apartments. 451 square feet is much too small to be luxury, no matter what kind of appliances they have. The new owners must be nuts. I give them six months before they fold.
Great place and location. HORRIBLE!!!! managment team. If you plan to move here, please expect to NEVER had you request addressed. You can go to the office and express your concerns as much as you want. They will take it very nicely which make you feel really good at the beggining but then, time pass by and nothing will happen. This will repeat over and over until you get tired to hear the same excuses and you just give up. Funny thing is that probably about 6 month ago they had a great managment team who used to be on top of their game but they are all gone. Now we have to deal with just a bunch of new faces every month that really dont seem to know what to do.
I recently moved in here and I am more than pleased! Lori the manager has been spectacular with follow up with the countless details of bringing in two pets, plus giving all of the necessary information to get moved in. She is an inspiration and is always more than pleasant and professional! I've bought two properties in the last 9 years and sold my last home to invest in real estate in North county, so living in an apartment was a last resort. I can honestly say that this is my favorite place that I have lived in San Diego county! The proximity to my favorite stores and activities is great. If you think this is a paid review, I am easy to find on line. My name is Aaron Huisenfeldt, current resident at The Bluffs.
I recently moved here because the location was convenient and the rent was reasonable. What a mistake. The office staff either redirects my calls saying that they will "get back to me" or they totally lie. The fitness center and pool amenities were a work-in-progress when I moved in (June 2013), which was understandable because the apartments have all been newly remodeled, but I was told everything would be complete by July. The pool didn't even have furniture until mid September and the fitness center is STILL not open (it is now October) - whenever I call they simply say "next week" .. four weeks later and I would have rather just gotten a gym membership back in June instead of waiting for these people to get it together. They should not advertise amenities they DO NOT provide. I should probably include a lighter note, which is that the maintenance has been fantastic, I've had two problems and the man that came to take care of everything was super helpful. Too bad the office is enough to drive any normal tenant FAR AWAY. I couldn't even get a straight answer when I was considering referring a friend to rent at the Bluffs. They don't allow cats, but I see cats in the windows of other apartments constantly- nobody enforces any of these 'rules'. I will not be renewing my lease.
The Bluffs at Carlsbad Photos
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While The Bluffs at Carlsbad does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
The Bluffs at Carlsbad has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,088/mo. to $2,749/mo.
Yes, The Bluffs at Carlsbad welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,088 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $75,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
The Bluffs at Carlsbad is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,088.
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