1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, CA (61 Rentals)

Elan Cardiff By The Sea

Solana Mar Apartments

Elan Pacifico Encinitas

Azure Point at Encinitas

Elan Sandpiper Del Mar

Elan Seacrest Encinitas

Encinitas Terrace 55+

Silverado Apartments

Elan Solana Pointe

210 A St

The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes
Cardiff, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cardiff?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cardiff Studio Apartments | $2,256 | $1,649 | $2,995 |
Cardiff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,665 | $1,959 | $3,500 |
Cardiff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,674 | $2,699 | $10,000+ |
Cardiff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,086 | $3,545 | $8,290 |
Cardiff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,860 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Cardiff 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, CA is found at The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes in the North Shore Cities neighborhood and is 937 square feet priced from $3,275. Ocean Crest in the North Rios neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $3,027. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cardiff:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes | Plan B Downstairs | 937 Sq Ft | $3,275 |
Ocean Crest | The Catalina with loft | 900 Sq Ft | $3,027 |
Elan Cardiff By The Sea | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A | 775 Sq Ft | $2,520 |
Elan Quail Pointe | Aspire | 700 Sq Ft | $2,399 |
Ritz Colony | Lafayette One Bedroom (No Availability) | 660 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
Elan Playa Mar | Aspire | 540 Sq Ft | $2,399 |
Azure Point at Encinitas | One Bedroom/One Bath - A1V | 480 Sq Ft | $1,959 |
Cheapest Available Cardiff 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of March 16, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, CA is the One Bedroom/One Bath - A1V Model starting from $1,959 at Azure Point at Encinitas in the North Shore Cities neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardiff 1 Bedroom is the Lafayette One Bedroom (No Availability) Model at Ritz Colony starting at $2,200 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cardiff is currently $2,665. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cardiff:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Azure Point at Encinitas | One Bedroom/One Bath - A1V | $1,959 |
Ritz Colony | Lafayette One Bedroom (No Availability) | $2,200 |
Elan Quail Pointe | Aspire | $2,399 |
Elan Playa Mar | Aspire | $2,399 |
Elan Cardiff By The Sea | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A | $2,520 |
Ocean Crest | The Catalina with loft | $3,027 |
The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes | Plan D Downstairs | $3,195 |
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Bike Score®
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Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Cardiff with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cardiff is at Azure Point at Encinitas listed at $1,959.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is $2,665.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cardiff Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardiff is a 937 square feet unit starting from $3,275 at The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes.
What is the average size for Cardiff 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cardiff is currently 400 sq ft.
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