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Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, CA

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Average rent in Carlsbad, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Carlsbad is $2,857, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,354. Rent rates updated 7 days ago
Studio
$2,244
1 Bed
$2,857
2 Beds
$3,354
3+ Beds
$4,249
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in Carlsbad

Rancho La Costa

Rancho La Costa

What it’s like to live in Rancho La Costa

Resort lifestyle defines Rancho La Costa, where this master-planned Carlsbad community surrounds championship golf courses with Spanish-influenced architecture. Rental options include luxury apartments and townhomes with resort-style amenities including multiple pools and fitness facilities. The neighborhood provides excellent access to both La Costa Resort and Batiquitos Lagoon nature preserve, offering an ideal balance between upscale amenities and natural beauty unusual even in premium California coastal communities.
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Commuters
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Olde Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad

What it’s like to live in Olde Carlsbad

Revitalized village core near Carlsbad State Beach hosts weekly antique fairs at State Street storefronts. Original 1950s plumbing causes occasional backups in beach cottages, while spring break crowds overwhelm parking March-April.
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Find an apartment for rent in Carlsbad, CA

Searching for an apartment for rent in Carlsbad, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 89 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Carlsbad. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Carlsbad is $2,244 for a studio, $2,857 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $3,354 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Carlsbad Rent Report: April 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List April 2025 Rent Report for Carlsbad, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,274, after rising 1.1% last month. Prices and are now up 1.1% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Carlsbad rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Diego metro area and the nation as a whole.

Living in Carlsbad, CA

Home to just over 100,000,Carlsbad preserves its parks and coastline through careful planning and leaves space among its many apartment buildings for wildlife, surf, and sand. Residents enjoy the city's parks and beaches throughout the year, with annual temperatures ranging from 60-70 degrees and very light rainfall. The city offers an extensive hiking and bicycling trail system, golf courses, and athletic fields.

How much will it cost? A two-bedroom apartment will go for roughly about $1500 while three bedroom pads go for $1800

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  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.
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