Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
San Carlos, CA

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Carlos, CA is $4,195. This is +116%, or $2,250, higher than the national average.

$3.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,195

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Carlos, CA is $4,195. This is +116%, or $2,250, higher than the national average.

$3.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%
24%
8%
41%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

69%
31%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
San Carlos, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Carlos, CA have increased by 15% in the last month and have decreased by 9% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
San Carlos, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in San Carlos, CA is $3,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Carlos, CA costs about $2,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,810. Houses for rent in San Carlos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,795

7%

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,500

12%

10%

3 bedroom

$6,190

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$6,550

18%

16%

Studio

$3,110

No Change

24%

Studio

Average rent

$3,110

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,190

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,550

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in San Carlos, 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.

Compare rent prices in San, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in San, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belmont, CA.

San

Median rent price$4,195
increased by116%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,472
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San, CA is 21% higher than the median rent in Belmont, CA.

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White Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

White Oaks Apartments

1600 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070

2 beds

1 bath

$2,895

Price drop

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525 Walnut - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

525 Walnut

525 Walnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900–$3,200

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