Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
West Carson, CA

Median rent

Median rent in West

$2,597/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in West is $2,597 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $647 more per month.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Carson, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in West Carson, CA

Average rent prices in West have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 West Carson, CA

Rent prices in West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West is $2,445, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,497.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,797

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,595

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,325

2%

27%

4 bedroom

$5,150

7%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,325

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West 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 West, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West and Alondra Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

West

Median rent price$2,597
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,720
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West, CA is 51% higher than the median rent in Alondra Park, CA.

Discover rentals in West Carson, CA

20555 S Vermont Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in West Carson

Condo for rent

Available Jun 15

Vermonter Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Vermonter Apartments

22003 S Vermont Ave, West Carson, CA 90502

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

3 The Roman Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9.2

Excellent

3 The Roman Apartments

22027 S Vermont Ave, West Carson, CA 90502

Studio

1 bath

$1,650–$1,700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for West Carson, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the West rental market.

How much is rent in West?

The average rent in West is $2,597 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West?

Average rent prices in West have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $647 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West?

To comfortably afford rent in West, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West?

The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Carson, CA, during the first half of 2025 is $1,940, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs about $2,648.

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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