Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 17, 2025

Average rent in
San Carlos, CA

Last updated on September 17, 2025

Last updated on September 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Carlos, CA have increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 13% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
San Carlos, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Carlos, CA is $3,840. This is +94% higher than the national average.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,840

decreased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

21

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Carlos, CA is $3,840. This is +94% higher than the national average.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

33%
30%
10%
28%
$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 comparables in
San Carlos, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in San Carlos, CA is $3,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Carlos, CA costs about $2,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,740. Houses for rent in San Carlos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,190.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,495

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$6,190

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,985

No Change

10%

Studio

$2,150

6%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,190

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,985

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

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$3,840
increased by94%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,193
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San, CA is 20% higher than the median rent in Belmont, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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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–$3,200

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1d ago

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786 Elm Street, Unit 14

786 Elm St #14, San Carlos, CA 94070

2 beds

1 bath

$3,700

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977 Laurel St #06 - Photo 1 of 1

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977 Laurel St #06, San Carlos, CA 94070

2 beds

2 baths

$3,850

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Available Sep 10

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18h ago

9.9

Excellent

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939 Laurel Street

939 Laurel St #1608, San Carlos, CA 94070

2 beds

2 baths

$3,940

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341 Clifton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Carlos

3 beds

2 baths

$7,000

$6,000

Price drop

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1281 Crestview Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1281 Crestview Dr, San Carlos, CA 94070

4 beds

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$8,000

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1082 Lupin Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1082 Lupin Way, San Carlos, CA 94070

5 beds

3 baths

$9,500

$8,900

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