Last updated on May 19, 2026

Average rent in
Carson, Carson, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Carson

$2,634/mo

decreased by2%

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.

$2.57

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

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Carson, 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, 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 $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Carson run $1,955 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

2%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,955

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,475

6%

22%

3 bedroom

$3,650

12%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,500

12%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,955

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carson, 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, Carson, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Carson and Gardena by all bedroom counts and property types.

Carson

Median rent price$2,634
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carson, Carson, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Gardena, Gardena, CA.

Discover rentals in Carson, Carson, CA

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

1342 E Elsmere Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carson

Cozy Private Room In A Shared House

1342 E Elsmere Dr, Carson, CA 90746

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

Available May 8

LA 798 - Carson Villa - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.4

Excellent

LA 798 - Carson Villa

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

1 bed

1 bath

$1,395–$1,695

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2674 E Washington St #2674 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment for rent in Carson

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

$2,300

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Carson, 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.

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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