Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Average rent in
Carlsbad, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Carlsbad, CA rent slipped 0.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,825/month. Renters today are paying $290 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 3.6% adding to the recent cooldown.
Vs. national rents
Carlsbad, CA rent is 101.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city among pricier coastal metros for renters seeking premium housing options.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Carlsbad, CA rent for $2,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,475/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,387/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $8,125/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Carlsbad
$3,825/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Carlsbad is $3,825 per month as of October 2026. This is 101% above the national average rent, or $1,925 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carlsbad
118
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $5,049. 1-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | 21% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,475 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,387 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,750 | 5% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $8,125 | 1% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Calavera Hills Village | $2,950 | |
La Costa Oaks North | $3,825 | |
La Costa Oaks South | $5,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,049 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,387
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Calavera Hills Village
Average rent
$2,950
La Costa Oaks South
Average rent
$5,095
La Costa Oaks North
Average rent
$3,825
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,049
Last 30 days
3%
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
101%higher than the national median
242%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, CA is 41% lower than the median rent in Del Mar, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$6,500
23%$5,000
6%$2,590
4%$2,275
8%$2,095
9%$2,900
4%$3,143
13%$3,196
5%$2,895
9%$5,695
49%$2,597
24%$2,647
5%Discover rentals in Carlsbad, CA
35m ago
Townhouse for rent in Carlsbad
2804 Via Pajaro, Carlsbad, CA 92010
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Nov 1
20h ago
2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,193–$3,606
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
1 bath
$2,445
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
3d ago
5410 5410 - 5430 Sunny Creek Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92010
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,677–$2,963
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2645 Marmol Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92009
5 beds
4.5 baths
$17,943
$17,443
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
4720 Borden Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92010
5 beds
5.5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
6767 Lonicera St #NA, Carlsbad, CA 92011
4 beds
3.5 baths
$14,500
House for rent
Available Oct 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
2d ago
Verified
357 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,150–$3,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,888–$4,118
Apartment for rent
16h ago
6790 Embarcadero Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011
1–2 beds
2 baths
$3,695–$5,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2603 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
357 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,150–$3,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,888–$4,118
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1310 Basswood Ave #NA, Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 beds
1 bath
$4,199
$3,999
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
16h ago
6790 Embarcadero Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011
1–2 beds
2 baths
$3,695–$5,950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,279–$4,118
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
252 Acacia Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1310 Basswood Ave #NA, Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 beds
1 bath
$4,199
$3,999
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
2603 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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 $3,825 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carlsbad?
Average rent prices in Carlsbad have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Carlsbad rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carlsbad is 101% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,925 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carlsbad?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Calavera Hills Village ($2,950/mo), La Costa Oaks North ($3,825/mo), and La Costa Oaks South ($5,095/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carlsbad?
To comfortably afford rent in Carlsbad, you'd need to earn approximately $153,000/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).