Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Average rent in
Carlsbad, CA

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA is $3,922. This is +104%, or $2,002, higher than the national average.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,922

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

140

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, CA is $3,922. This is +104%, or $2,002, higher than the national average.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
26%
33%
20%
18%
$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 increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,959. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA costs about $2,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in Carlsbad, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,972.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,450

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,197

No Change

23%

3 bedroom

$4,595

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$6,097

8%

21%

Studio

$2,200

8%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,197

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,097

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

21%

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$3,922
increased by104%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$9,880
increased by415%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, CA is 60% lower than the median rent in Del Mar, CA.

More data insights and reports

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The Avenue at Carlsbad - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Avenue at Carlsbad

2262 Avenida Magnifica, Carlsbad, CA 92008

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,359–$18,214

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5d+ ago

8.4

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,435

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9.6

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Camden Old Creek

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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,629–$3,579

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8.6

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El Camino Grove Apartment Homes

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Pirineos

2610 Pirineos Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

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2564 Navarra Drive #203, Carlsbad, CA 92009

2 beds

2 baths

$3,100

$2,995

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