Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Carlsbad, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Carlsbad, CA rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $3,795/month. Renters are paying $136 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged recently.
Vs. national rents
Carlsbad, CA rents run roughly 2× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal metros for renters seeking premium options.
Price ranges
Studios in Carlsbad rent for $2,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,386/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,400/month, while 3-bedrooms rise to $4,972/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $7,050/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
La Costa Oaks North saw rents climb 28.9% year over year, well above the citywide increase. This neighborhood's rise contrasts with the overall modest growth in Carlsbad, CA.
Median rent
Median rent in Carlsbad
$3,795/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Carlsbad is $3,795 per month as of August 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,870 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carlsbad
111
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carlsbad rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carlsbad, CA
Average rent prices in Carlsbad have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,995, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad run $2,368 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,250 | 6% |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,386 | 3% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,400 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,972 | 7% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $7,050 | 7% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Calavera Hills Village | $2,855 | |
La Costa Oaks North | $4,200 | |
La Costa Oaks South | $4,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,745 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,500 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | 28% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,386
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,972
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,050
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
La Costa Oaks North
Average rent
$4,200
La Costa Oaks South
Average rent
$4,495
Calavera Hills Village
Average rent
$2,855
Apartments
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,745
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
28%
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
97%higher than the national median
212%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, CA is 37% lower than the median rent in Del Mar, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$6,000
10%$4,700
$2,425
2%$2,100
3%$2,133
8%$2,995
6%$3,750
15%$3,185
2%$2,695
4%$6,500
35%$2,300
16%$2,665
2%Discover rentals in Carlsbad, CA
11h ago
2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,074–$18,837
Apartment for rent
20h ago
2707 Avenida De Anita, Carlsbad, CA 92010
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,252–$2,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
1d ago
Oak & Harding, Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
4 beds
4 baths
$15,890
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
7564 Navigator Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92011
5 beds
4 baths
$14,999
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
4721 Borden Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92010
5 beds
6 baths
$14,900
House for rent
Available Aug 24
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
1h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,913–$4,089
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
357 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,475–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
947 941, 943, & 947 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6790 Embarcadero Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011
1–2 beds
2 baths
$4,800–$5,950
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,913–$4,089
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
357 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,475–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
874 Home Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio
1 bath
$2,040
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,639–$4,551
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,913–$4,089
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2705 Anta Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92009
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
$6,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
4d ago
2603 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$3,145
Apartment for rent
4d ago
253 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 beds
1 bath
$2,925
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 $3,795 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carlsbad?
Average rent prices in Carlsbad have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Carlsbad rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carlsbad is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,870 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carlsbad?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Calavera Hills Village ($2,855/mo), La Costa Oaks North ($4,200/mo), and La Costa Oaks South ($4,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carlsbad?
To comfortably afford rent in Carlsbad, you'd need to earn approximately $152,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carlsbad?
April offers the best rental prices in Carlsbad, with rents running about 9% lower than July's peak pricing, though you'll face more competition from other renters during that month.
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).