Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carmel
$5,297/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Carmel is $5,297 per month as of October 2026. This is 179% above the national average rent, or $3,397 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmel
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carmel rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Average rent prices in Carmel have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rent prices in Carmel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carmel is $2,200, whereas a house costs $5,947. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmel run $2,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 |  8% | 67% | |
1 bedroom | $2,297 | 7% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $4,250 | 5% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $6,372 | 19% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 13% | 23% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 15% | 7% | |
Condos | $3,397 | 6% | 38% | |
Houses | $5,947 | 13% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
67%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,372
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
23%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,397
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
38%
Houses
Average rent
$5,947
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
10%
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.
How does rent in Carmel, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carmel and Aptos by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carmel
179%higher than the national median
109%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carmel, CA is 33% higher than the median rent in Aptos, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$2,374
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17%$2,900
12%Discover rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carmel
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Price dropped $155Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 6
11h ago
House for rent in Carmel
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Price dropped $800Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carmel
3600 High Meadow Dr #11, Carmel, CA 93923
3 beds
3 baths
$4,800
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
3 beds
2 baths
$9,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
2 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
2 beds
2 baths
$5,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carmel
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Price dropped $155Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carmel
3600 High Meadow Dr #11, Carmel, CA 93923
3 beds
3 baths
$4,800
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
3 beds
3 baths
$8,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carmel
3600 High Meadow Dr #11, Carmel, CA 93923
3 beds
3 baths
$4,800
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
300 Corona Rd, Carmel, CA 93923
5 beds
5.5 baths
$8,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
3 beds
2 baths
$9,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carmel
2 beds
2 baths
$5,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Carmel
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Price dropped $800Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carmel
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Price dropped $155Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carmel
3600 High Meadow Dr #11, Carmel, CA 93923
3 beds
3 baths
$4,800
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
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Frequently asked questions for Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Carmel rental market.
How much is rent in Carmel?
The average rent in Carmel is $5,297 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carmel?
Average rent prices in Carmel have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Carmel rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carmel is 179% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,397 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carmel?
To comfortably afford rent in Carmel, you'd need to earn approximately $212,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).