Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Average rent in
Carlsbad, CA

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA is $3,899. This is +105%, or $1,999, higher than the national average.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,899

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

138

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA is $3,899. This is +105%, or $1,999, higher than the national average.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
27%
37%
15%
20%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$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 5% 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 $2,977. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA costs about $2,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,000. Houses for rent in Carlsbad, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,495

2%

9%

2 bedroom

$3,225

5%

16%

3 bedroom

$4,950

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$6,600

3%

10%

Studio

$2,260

2%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$2,260

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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$3,899
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,897
increased by158%

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

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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The Avenue at Carlsbad - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

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Excellent

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The Avenue at Carlsbad

2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,155–$3,470

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3d ago

8.7

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Sunny Creek Apts.

5410 5410 - 5430 Sunny Creek Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92010

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,677–$2,963

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1050 1050 - 1060 Chinquapin Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

$2,950

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2304 Altisma Way #1, Carlsbad, CA 92009

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000

Condo for rent

Available Feb 13

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5d+ ago

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