2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, CA (64 Rentals)

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Saxony Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Saxony Village

185 Saxony RdEncinitas, CA 92024
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225 S Highway 101
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225 S Highway 101

225 S Highway 101Solana Beach, CA 92075
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1037 3rd St
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1037 3rd St

1037 3rd StEncinitas, CA 92024
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409 4th St
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409 4th St

409 4th StEncinitas, CA 92024
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583-585 Melba Rd
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583-585 Melba Rd

583-585 Melba RdEncinitas, CA 92024
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945 3rd St
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945 3rd St

945 3rd StEncinitas, CA 92024

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210 A St
2 Bedroom Apartments

210 A St

210 A StEncinitas, CA 92024
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120 Sunset Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Sunset Dr

120 Sunset DrEncinitas, CA 92024
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221 W G St
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221 W G St

221 W G StEncinitas, CA 92024
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222-230 J St
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222-230 J St

222-230 J StEncinitas, CA 92024
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431 3rd St
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431 3rd St

431 3rd StEncinitas, CA 92024
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247 N Rios Ave
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247 N Rios Ave

247 N Rios AveSolana Beach, CA 92075
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1923 San Elijo Ave
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1923 San Elijo Ave

1923 San Elijo AveCardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
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Pacific Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Pines

1650-1820 S El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024
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2142 Montgomery Ave
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2142 Montgomery Ave

2142 Montgomery AveCardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
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203--213 3rd St
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203--213 3rd St

203--213 3rd StEncinitas, CA 92024
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442 4th St
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442 4th St

442 4th StEncinitas, CA 92024
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140-148 N Rios Ave
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140-148 N Rios Ave

140-148 N Rios AveSolana Beach, CA 92075
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Cardiff, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Cardiff 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, CA is found at Elan Pacifico Encinitas in the North Shore Cities neighborhood and is 1,396 square feet priced from $3,345. Sandbox Solana in the North Rios neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,220 square feet and currently listed start at $8,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAllure II1,396 Sq Ft$3,345
Sandbox SolanaFloor Plan A1,220 Sq Ft$8,000
The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment HomesPlan C Downstairs1,115 Sq Ft$4,295
Elan Cardiff By The Sea2 Bedrooms 2 Baths - 22B1,060 Sq Ft$2,970
Elan Playa MarAllure1,025 Sq Ft$3,045
Elan Seacrest EncinitasPrimo1,000 Sq Ft$2,699
Ocean CrestThe Coronado945 Sq Ft$2,776
Ritz ColonyWaterford Two Bedroom (Available Now)938 Sq Ft$2,900
Elan Quail PointeAllure900 Sq Ft$2,745

Cheapest Available Cardiff 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 19, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardiff, CA is the Primo Model starting from $2,699 at Elan Seacrest Encinitas in the North Shore Cities neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardiff 2 Bedroom is the Allure Model at Elan Quail Pointe starting at $2,745 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Cardiff is currently $3,839. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Cardiff:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Elan Seacrest EncinitasPrimo$2,699
Elan Quail PointeAllure$2,745
Ocean CrestThe Coronado$2,776
Elan Cardiff By The Sea2 Bedrooms 2 Baths - 22A$2,870
Elan Playa MarAllure$3,045
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAllure$3,140
The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment HomesPlan E Upstairs$3,465

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Getting Around Cardiff, CA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Cardiff Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cardiff with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Cardiff is at Elan Seacrest Encinitas listed at $2,699.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Cardiff Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is $3,839.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Cardiff Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardiff is a 1,396 square feet unit starting from $3,345 at Elan Pacifico Encinitas.

What is the average size for Cardiff 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Cardiff is currently 1,291 sq ft.

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