Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Carlsbad, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Carlsbad, CA rent rose 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,895/month. Despite a month-over-month decline of 1.4%, renters are paying $369 more per month on average than last year.
Vs. national rents
Carlsbad rents are 99.7% more expensive than the national median of $1,950/month, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market includes 119 total rentals, reflecting a limited but diverse inventory.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,495/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,472/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $6,775/month. This range shows the variety of options available for renters in Carlsbad, CA.
Neighborhood spotlight
La Costa Oaks North saw a 29.4% year-over-year rent increase, well above the citywide rise of 7.9%. This neighborhood's growth indicates localized strength within Carlsbad's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Carlsbad
$3,895/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Carlsbad is $3,895 per month as of July 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,945 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carlsbad
119
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carlsbad rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carlsbad, CA
Average rent prices in Carlsbad have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Carlsbad, CA
Rent prices in Carlsbad vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carlsbad is $2,993, whereas a house costs $5,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 |  13% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,495 | 4% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,472 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,995 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $6,775 | No Change | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Calavera Hills Village | $2,800 | |
La Costa Oaks North | $4,250 | |
La Costa Oaks South | $4,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,993 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,472
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,775
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
La Costa Oaks North
Average rent
$4,250
Calavera Hills Village
Average rent
$2,800
La Costa Oaks South
Average rent
$4,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,993
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
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.
How does rent in Carlsbad, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carlsbad and Del Mar by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carlsbad
100%higher than the national median
336%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, CA is 54% lower than the median rent in Del Mar, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$8,500
38%$5,000
8%$2,462
1%$2,450
27%$2,095
2%$3,050
8%$2,570
5%$3,198
2%$2,795
2%$6,700
13%$2,650
34%$2,695
1%Discover rentals in Carlsbad, CA
12h ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
633 Capstan Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92011
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
$1,595
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
2603 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,245
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,111–$19,441
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2600 Kremeyer Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
7564 Navigator Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92011
5 beds
4 baths
$17,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$18,391
$16,644
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3000 Azahar St #1, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4 beds
2.5 baths
$14,500
House for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3810 Adair Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
3 beds
2 baths
$14,250
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2m ago
Verified
357 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,888–$3,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6790 Embarcadero Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011
1–2 beds
2 baths
$3,750–$5,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,739–$3,399
Apartment for rent
2m ago
Verified
357 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,888–$3,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
874 Home Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio
1 bath
$2,040
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3147 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750–$2,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,018–$3,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2825 Hope Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,189
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2600 Kremeyer Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$18,391
$16,644
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carlsbad, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Carlsbad rental market.
How much is rent in Carlsbad?
The average rent in Carlsbad is $3,895 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carlsbad?
Average rent prices in Carlsbad have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Carlsbad rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carlsbad is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,945 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carlsbad?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Calavera Hills Village ($2,800/mo), La Costa Oaks North ($4,250/mo), and La Costa Oaks South ($4,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carlsbad?
To comfortably afford rent in Carlsbad, you'd need to earn approximately $156,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,400 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse rental inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).