Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Average rent in
Carlsbad, CA

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA is $3,900. This is +98%, or $1,926, higher than the national average.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,900

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

138

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA is $3,900. This is +98%, or $1,926, higher than the national average.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
24%
36%
19%
19%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

62%
38%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Carlsbad, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Carlsbad, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $3,240. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA costs about $2,475 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,146. Houses for rent in Carlsbad, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,535

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,450

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$4,750

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,700

2%

2%

Studio

$2,300

12%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,535

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carlsbad, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Carlsbad, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Carlsbad, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Del Mar, CA.

Carlsbad

Median rent price$3,900
increased by98%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,750
increased by141%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, CA is 18% lower than the median rent in Del Mar, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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The Avenue at Carlsbad - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Avenue at Carlsbad

2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,334–$25,381

Price drop

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Sunny Creek Apts. - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
3D tour

2d ago

8.7

Very good

Sunny Creek Apts.

5410 5410 - 5430 Sunny Creek Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92010

2 beds

2 baths

$2,575

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Camden Old Creek - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,609–$4,199

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Cinnamon Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Cinnamon Apartments

1031 Palm Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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El Camino Grove Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.6

Very good

El Camino Grove Apartment Homes

1050 1050 - 1060 Chinquapin Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

2334 Hosp Way #110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Carlsbad

2BD + 2 BATH CONDO Prime Carlsbad

2334 Hosp Way #110, Carlsbad, CA 92008

2 beds

2 baths

$2,700

Condo for rent

Available Oct 18

2670 Kremeyer Cir #04 - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Apartment for rent in Carlsbad

2 beds

2 baths

$2,895

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2625 Pirineos Way #229 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Carlsbad

Spacious 2 BR, 2 BA in Sabrina Greens

2625 Pirineos Way #229, Carlsbad, CA 92009

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000

$2,900

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Oct 10