Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
San Carlos, CA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Carlos, CA is $3,447. This is +81%, or $1,547, higher than the national average.

$4.06

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,447

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Carlos, CA is $3,447. This is +81%, or $1,547, higher than the national average.

$4.06

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

39%
29%
21%
11%
$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 decreased by 12% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,999. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Carlos, CA costs about $2,958 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,400. Houses for rent in San Carlos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,595

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$4,000

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$6,500

7%

-

4 bedroom

$8,900

2%

12%

Studio

$2,085

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,085

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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$3,447
increased by81%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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435 Walnut - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

435 Walnut

435 Walnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

525 Walnut - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

525 Walnut

525 Walnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900–$3,000

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1450 Laurel Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1450 Laurel Street

1450 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070

2 beds

1 bath

$3,495

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1 Laurel Street #1-202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in San Carlos

2 BR, 2 BA in Cordes

1 Laurel Street #1-202, San Carlos, CA 94070

2 beds

2 baths

$4,000

Condo for rent

Available May 6

939 Laurel Street - Photo 1 of 1
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9.6

Excellent

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939 Laurel Street

939 Laurel St #1608, San Carlos, CA 94070

2 beds

2 baths

$4,020

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148 Exbourne Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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148 Exbourne Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070

3 beds

2 baths

$4,600

House for rent

Available Jan 28

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5d+ ago

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