Average Rent in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $3,950. This is +100% higher than the national average.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,950

18%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $3,950. This is +100% higher than the national average.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%

39%

10%

32%

$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

52%

48%

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 comparables in
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $2,687. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA costs about $2,235 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,750. Houses for rent in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,500.


1 bedroom	$2,337	5%	9%
2 bedroom	$3,225	No Change	33%
3 bedroom	$4,595	10%	22%
4 bedroom	$6,500	14%	20%
Studio	$1,895	19%	-


Apartments	$2,687	11%	No Change
Condos	$2,950	11%	No Change
Houses	$4,500	3%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,337

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,595

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carmel-by-the-Sea, 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 Carmel, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Carmel, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aptos, CA.

Carmel

Median rent price$3,950

100%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,995

102%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carmel, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Aptos, CA.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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