Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 19, 2026
Average rent in
Carson, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carson
$2,634/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Carson is $2,634 per month as of May 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $685 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carson
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carson, CA
Average rent prices in Carson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Carson, CA
Rent prices in Carson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carson is $2,325, whereas a house costs $3,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Carson run $1,955 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,572 |  2% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,955 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,650 | 6% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,725 | 12% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 12% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carson | $2,634 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,325 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,625 | 42% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,597 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,224 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,572
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,955
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,725
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
20%
Carson
Average rent
$2,634
Apartments
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
42%
Houses
Average rent
$3,597
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,224
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carson, 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 Carson, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carson and Bellflower by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carson
35%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carson, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,299
4%$2,295
2%$1,850
7%$4,800
19%$2,295
1%$3,010
5%$2,495
$2,050
1%$7,500
12%$2,395
7%$3,500
2%$3,195
3%Discover rentals in Carson, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carson
1322 E Elsmere Dr, Carson, CA 90746
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carson
1342 E Elsmere Dr, Carson, CA 90746
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
Available May 8
9h ago
434 434 - 442 E Lincoln Street, Carson, CA 90745
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Carson
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
285 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90745
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,880–$4,278
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carson
18809 Grambling Pl #1-2, Carson, CA 90746
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jun 1
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,940
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carson
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
950 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90746
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,950
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Carson
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900
$3,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Carson
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
285 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90745
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,880–$4,278
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
950 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90746
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
228 W Carson St, Carson, CA 90745
Studio
1 bath
$1,475–$2,500
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,940
Apartment for rent
9h ago
434 434 - 442 E Lincoln Street, Carson, CA 90745
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
228 W Carson St, Carson, CA 90745
Studio
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2753 E Monroe St, Carson, CA 90810
1 bed
1 bath
$1,955
Apartment for rent
9h ago
434 434 - 442 E Lincoln Street, Carson, CA 90745
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Carson
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900
$3,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carson, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Carson rental market.
How much is rent in Carson?
The average rent in Carson is $2,634 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carson?
Average rent prices in Carson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Carson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carson is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $685 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carson?
To comfortably afford rent in Carson, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carson?
Carson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.
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).