Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Carnelian Bay, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Carnelian Bay

$2,900/mo

decreased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carnelian Bay is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carnelian Bay

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carnelian Bay rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Carnelian Bay, CA

Average rent prices in Carnelian Bay have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 Carnelian Bay, CA

Rent prices in Carnelian Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carnelian Bay is $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Carnelian Bay run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

-

11%

1 bedroom

$2,092

-

13%

2 bedroom

$2,600

17%

13%

3 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

57%

4 bedroom

$4,270

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,092

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

57%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,270

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carnelian Bay, 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 Carnelian Bay, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Carnelian Bay and Cold Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Carnelian Bay

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,008
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carnelian Bay, CA is 44% higher than the median rent in Cold Springs, NV.

Discover rentals in Carnelian Bay, CA

5101 N Lake Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Agate Bay Vista townhouse for rent in Carnelian Bay

3 beds

2 baths

$2,775

Price dropped $175Fees 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.
4169 Robert Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carnelian Bay

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Carnelian Bay, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Carnelian Bay rental market.

How much is rent in Carnelian Bay?

The average rent in Carnelian Bay is $2,900 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carnelian Bay?

Average rent prices in Carnelian Bay have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Carnelian Bay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carnelian Bay is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carnelian Bay?

To comfortably afford rent in Carnelian Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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).

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