Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
San Carlos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San
$3,630/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in San is $3,630 per month as of October 2026. This is 91% above the national average rent, or $1,730 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in San Carlos, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in San Carlos, CA
Average rent prices in San have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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
San Carlos, CA
Rent prices in San vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San is $3,630, whereas a house costs $5,577. 1-bedroom apartments in San run $3,360 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,825 |  41% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,950 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $5,953 | 25% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $10,000 | 31% | 12% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in San Carlos, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,630 | 8% | 7% | |
Condos | $3,475 | 25% | 45% | |
Houses | $5,577 | 25% | 18% | |
Rooms | $1,600 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
41%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,953
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,000
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
12%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in San Carlos, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,630
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,475
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
45%
Houses
Average rent
$5,577
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
18%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,600
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.
How does rent in San, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in San and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.
San
91%higher than the national median
63%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Belmont, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$3,505
3%$3,750
17%$4,517
10%$2,704
10%$5,414
39%$4,447
17%$2,825
8%$4,100
23%$4,220
22%$4,560
27%$4,420
Discover rentals in San Carlos, CA
3d ago
Verified
621 Chestnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
435 Walnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Carlos
351 Cedar St #NA, San Carlos, CA 94070
3 beds
1 bath
$5,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
House for rent in San Carlos
4 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Verified
441 El Camino Real #2130, San Carlos, CA 94070
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,450–$5,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Apartment for rent in San Carlos
Chestnut Street & School St., San Carlos, CA 94070
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Carlos
Studio
1 bath
$2,450
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
441 El Camino Real #2130, San Carlos, CA 94070
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,450–$5,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in San Carlos
4 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3h ago
Verified
939 Laurel St #1580, San Carlos, CA 94070
2 beds
2 baths
$4,710–$5,330
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
441 El Camino Real #2130, San Carlos, CA 94070
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,450–$5,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
621 Chestnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Carlos
351 Cedar St #NA, San Carlos, CA 94070
3 beds
1 bath
$5,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
3d ago
Verified
621 Chestnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in San Carlos
4 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
435 Walnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
400 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for San Carlos, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the San rental market.
How much is rent in San?
The average rent in San is $3,630 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San?
Average rent prices in San have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
How does San rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San is 91% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,730 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in San?
To comfortably afford rent in San, you'd need to earn approximately $145,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in San?
December typically offers the lowest rents in San Carlos, running about 25% lower than October, which sees the highest prices of the year. Timing your search for December could result in better rental rates compared to peak months.
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).