Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 18, 2026
Average rent in
Carson, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carson
$2,750/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Carson is $2,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $825 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carson
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 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 $4,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Carson run $2,449 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,547 | No Change |  16% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | 4% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,097 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,595 | No Change | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carson | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,295 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,250 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,097
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Carson
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,295
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
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
43%higher than the national median
20%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carson, CA is 19% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,307
4%$2,195
9%$1,850
6%$4,295
23%$2,285
4%$2,995
32%$2,572
4%$1,995
2%$8,200
3%$2,257
6%$3,599
13%$2,850
8%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
2657 E Monroe St, Carson, CA 90810
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Carson
10 Rawhide Ln, Carson, CA 90745
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$3,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carson
7 Dovecote Ln, Carson, CA 90745
4 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Aug 10
1d ago
285 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90745
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,954–$5,166
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carson
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carson
1 bed
1 bath
$2,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carson
Studio
1 bath
$2,525
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
12h ago
21818 Figueroa St, Carson, CA 90745
1 bed
1 bath
$2,449
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Carson
343 W 229th St, Carson, CA 90745
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,950
$4,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 27
1d ago
285 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90745
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,954–$5,166
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
4d ago
Verified
228 W Carson St, Carson, CA 90745
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,725–$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
285 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90745
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,954–$5,166
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carson
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
950 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90746
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
228 W Carson St, Carson, CA 90745
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Carson
343 W 229th St, Carson, CA 90745
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,950
$4,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 27
1d ago
285 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90745
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,954–$5,166
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 $2,750 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carson?
Average rent prices in Carson have remained the same 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 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 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 $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carson?
April offers the lowest rents in Carson, while November stands out as the least competitive month with lower demand relative to supply. June sees the highest rent, creating roughly a 14% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
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).