Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Average rent in
Carlsbad, CA

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA is $3,995. This is +110%, or $2,095, higher than the national average.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,995

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

145

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA is $3,995. This is +110%, or $2,095, higher than the national average.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

28%
34%
18%
20%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,880. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA costs about $2,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,889. Houses for rent in Carlsbad, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,152.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,572

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,495

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,995

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$8,550

5%

7%

Studio

$2,495

4%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,572

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,550

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

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$3,995
increased by110%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,000
increased by163%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, CA is 20% lower than the median rent in Del Mar, CA.

More data insights and reports

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Apartments for rent in Carlsbad

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The Bluffs at Carlsbad - Photo 1 of 1
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13h ago

8.8

Very good

The Bluffs at Carlsbad

2707 Avenida De Anita, Carlsbad, CA 92010

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,089–$2,575

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9h ago

8.8

Very good

Villas at Carlsbad

2600 Kremeyer Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,195–$2,895

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The Avenue at Carlsbad - Photo 1 of 1
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1h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Avenue at Carlsbad

2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,294–$3,832

Price drop

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3133 Jefferson St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carlsbad

2 beds

1 bath

$2,649

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 16

Cinnamon Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Cinnamon Apartments

1031 Palm Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Camden Old Creek - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,719–$3,609

Apartment for rent

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2635 Madison Street - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Apartment for rent in Carlsbad

2635 Madison Street

2635 Madison St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

2 beds

2 baths

$2,745

Apartment for rent

2564 Navarra Dr #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Carlsbad

2564 Navarra Drive #203 - 203

2564 Navarra Dr #203, Carlsbad, CA 92009

2 beds

2 baths

$2,995

$2,850

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Dec 28