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Cardiff By The Sea, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardiff By The Sea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cardiff By The Sea, CA is a Studio unit found at Azure Point at Encinitas in the North Shore Cities neighborhood priced from $1,649. Ritz Colony in the North Shore Cities neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardiff By The Sea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azure Point at EncinitasStudio - S1Studio,1BA$1,649
Ritz ColonyLafayette One Bedroom (No Availability)1BR,1BA$2,200
Encinitas Terrace 55+1x1_5201BR,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardiff By The Sea, CA and Nearby

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardiff By The Sea area is the $2.56 price per square foot Trieste II Model at Elan Pacifico Encinitas in the in the North Shore Cities neighborhood starting from $4,299. The second greatest value Cardiff By The Sea apartment is the Primo Model at Elan Seacrest Encinitas starting at $2,745 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the North Shore Cities neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardiff By The Sea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elan Pacifico EncinitasTrieste II3BR,2BA$2.56
Elan Seacrest EncinitasPrimo2BR,1BA$2.75
Elan Quail PointeAllure2BR,2BA$3.00
The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment HomesPlan D Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.79
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.28
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio ,1BA$4.04
Ritz ColonyLafayette One Bedroom (No Availability)1BR,1BA$3.33
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R1BR,1BA$4.20
Elan Playa MarAspire1BR,1BA$4.63
Encinitas Terrace 55+1x1_5201BR,1BA$4.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardiff By The Sea

What type of rentals are currently available in Cardiff By The Sea?

There are currently 165 Apartments for Rent in Cardiff By The Sea, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,649 to $14,070. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cardiff By The Sea ranging from $2,500 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cardiff By The Sea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cardiff By The Sea ranges from $2,500 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $22,479.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cardiff By The Sea?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cardiff By The Sea range from $3,545 to $9,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,295 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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