Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
West Carson, CA

Median rent

Median rent in West

$3,100/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in West is $3,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,155 more per month.

$2.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 16% over the last month and have increased by 35% 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 $2,125, whereas a house costs $3,997. 1-bedroom apartments in West run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,850

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,395

9%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,000

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,995

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last year

7%

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$3,100
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,105
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West, CA is 47% higher than the median rent in Alondra Park, CA.

Discover rentals in West Carson, CA

21838 S Vermont Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in West Carson

Modern 3 Bed/2 Bath Unit in Torrance | Available 8/15 | $3100/mo

21838 S Vermont Ave #5, West Carson, CA 90502

3 beds

2 baths

$3,100

Condo for rent

Available Aug 15

23308 Marigold Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in West Carson

3 beds

2 baths

$3,195

Condo for rent

Available Jul 16

21323 Conradi Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Carson

House for rent

21834 S Vermont Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in West Carson

21834 South Vermont Avenue - 1

21834 S Vermont Ave #1, West Carson, CA 90502

3 beds

2 baths

$3,550

House for rent

Available Jul 16

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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 $3,100 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West?

Average rent prices in West have decreased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.

How does West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,155 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 $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings data, West Carson shows a median rent of around $2,860 across the area.

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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