Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, CA from $1,700 (12 Rentals)

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Saxony Village
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Saxony Village

185 Saxony RdEncinitas, CA 92024
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Cardiff, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardiff Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cardiff, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ritz Colony in the North Shore Cities neighborhood priced from $2,200. Encinitas Terrace 55+ in the North Shore Cities neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardiff apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ritz ColonyLafayette One Bedroom (No Availability)1BR,1BA$2,200
Encinitas Terrace 55+1x1_5201BR,1BA$2,450
Elan Playa MarAspire1BR,1BA$2,499
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$2,545
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio,1BA$2,639

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardiff, CA and Nearby

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardiff 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 apartment is the Floor Plan A Model at Sandbox Solana starting at $8,000 with a $6.56 price per square foot in the North Rios neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardiff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elan Pacifico EncinitasTrieste II3BR,2BA$2.56
Sandbox SolanaFloor Plan A2BR,2BA$6.56
The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment HomesPlan E Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.46
Elan Seacrest EncinitasPrimo2BR,1BA$2.75
Elan Quail PointeAllure2BR,2BA$3.00
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.28
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio ,1BA$3.82
Ritz ColonyLafayette One Bedroom (No Availability)1BR,1BA$3.33
Elan Playa MarAspire1BR,1BA$4.63
Encinitas Terrace 55+1x1_5201BR,1BA$4.71

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Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardiff Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardiff Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardiff Apartment is $2,200 at Ritz Colony.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cardiff Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cardiff is starting from $2,699 at Elan Quail Pointe.

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