Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
West Carson, CA

Median rent

Median rent in West

$2,347/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in West is $2,347 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $447 more per month.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Carson, CA

Average rent prices in West have increased by 24% over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in West run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

2%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,795

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,495

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,597

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$4,500

3%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,597

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

25%

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$2,347
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Alondra Park, CA.

Discover rentals in West Carson, CA

The Courtyard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

The Courtyard Apartments

21501 S Vermont Ave, West Carson, CA 90502

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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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 $2,347 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West?

Average rent prices in West have increased by 24% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $447 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 $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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