Last updated on July 3, 2026

Average rent in
Carson, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Carson

$2,828/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carson is $2,828 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $878 more per month.

$2.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carson

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carson rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Carson, CA

Average rent prices in Carson have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,700, whereas a house costs $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Carson run $2,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

1%

11%

1 bedroom

$2,399

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$2,850

13%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,922

4%

29%

4 bedroom

$5,800

No Change

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,922

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

50%

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

Median rent price$2,828
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carson, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.

Discover rentals in Carson, CA

23003 Moneta Ave #WITH - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carson

Single room with Shared bath

23003 Moneta Ave #WITH, Carson, CA 90745

1 bed

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Mar 1

938 E Franke St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carson

Single occupant Room (Roomate)

938 E Franke St, Carson, CA 90746

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Jul 15

1322 E Elsmere Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carson

Private Room In A Shared House

1322 E Elsmere Dr, Carson, CA 90746

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

Available Apr 1

LA 798 - Carson Villa - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

LA 798 - Carson Villa

434 434 - 442 E Lincoln Street, Carson, CA 90745

1 bed

1 bath

$1,395–$1,695

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 $2,828 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carson?

Average rent prices in Carson have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Carson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carson is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $878 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 $113,000/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).

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