Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 8, 2026
Last updated on April 8, 2026
Last updated on April 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA is $3,872. This is +102%, or $1,956, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA is $3,872. This is +102%, or $1,956, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA have decreased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $2,950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA costs about $2,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,015. Houses for rent in Carlsbad, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,259 | 4% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $4,945 | 8% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $8,500 | 8% | 16% | |
Studio | $2,170 | 7% | No Change |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Calavera Hills Village | $2,918 | |
La Costa Oaks North | $3,599 | |
La Costa Oaks South | $5,400 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,950 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,000 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,170
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,259
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,945
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
La Costa Oaks North
Average rent
$3,599
La Costa Oaks South
Average rent
$5,400
Calavera Hills Village
Average rent
$2,918
Apartments
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,000
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.
Median rent prices in Carlsbad, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Del Mar, CA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, CA is 59% lower than the median rent in Del Mar, CA.
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23h ago
2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,111–$3,500
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2707 Avenida De Anita, Carlsbad, CA 92010
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,385–$2,739
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 14
12h ago
Verified
1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,609–$4,349
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,658–$3,669
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5410 5410 - 5430 Sunny Creek Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92010
2 beds
2 baths
$2,677
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carlsbad
2360 Hosp Way #129, Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
$2,700
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$24,675
$20,892
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
6335 Keeneland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4 beds
5 baths
$19,500
House for rent
Available May 1
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 Feb 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3810 Adair Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
3 beds
2 baths
$14,250
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carlsbad
164 Cherry Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
3 beds
3.5 baths
$13,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Costa Oaks South house for rent in Carlsbad
7337 Corte Tomillo #1, Carlsbad, CA 92009
5 beds
5 baths
$13,000
House for rent
Available Dec 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
4 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,493
$8,954
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
357 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,658–$3,669
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
6790 Embarcadero Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011
1–2 beds
2 baths
$3,750–$5,750
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Carlsbad
947 941, 943, & 947 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,609–$4,349
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$13,631
$9,713
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$24,675
$20,892
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4000 Highland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,737–$5,442
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
357 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,658–$3,669
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
3090 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
874 Home Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio
1 bath
$2,140
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,609–$4,349
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,493
$8,954
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3334 Eureka Pl, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5410 5410 - 5430 Sunny Creek Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92010
2 beds
2 baths
$2,677
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
357 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,658–$3,669
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
2600 Kremeyer Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$13,631
$9,713
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$24,675
$20,892
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,493
$8,954
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
3090 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
874 Home Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Studio
1 bath
$2,140
Apartment for rent