Carlsbad, CA rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Carlsbad, CA is $4,395.

Average rent

$4,395

Month-over-month change

-$5

Year-over-year change

-$55

Available rentals

330

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,290 to $85,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,2002
$1,3003
$1,4003
$1,5002
$1,7001
$1,8001
$1,9001
$2,0003
$2,1002
$2,2003
$2,3006
$2,4006
$2,50010
$2,6009
$2,7008
$2,80010
$2,9007
$3,0009
$3,10011
$3,2007
$3,30013
$3,40021
$3,50013
$3,60010
$3,7008
$3,80012
$3,90019
$4,0008
$4,10010
$4,2007
$4,3005
$4,4009
$4,5009
$4,6003
$4,7005
$4,8005
$4,90012
$5,000+132

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $55 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,900$3,995
Feb$4,069$4,000
Mar$3,999$4,000
Apr$3,950$4,112
May$3,995$4,000
Jun$4,140$4,275
Jul$4,350$4,200
Aug$4,350$4,200
Sep$4,450No data
Oct$4,350No data
Nov$4,199No data
Dec$3,962No data

Market temperature

The Carlsbad, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Carlsbad, CA is 109% higher than the national average.

Carlsbad, CAvs.

$4,395

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Carlsbad, CA?

The average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $4,395.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Carlsbad, CA?

Houses in Carlsbad, CA rent between $1,290 - $85,000 with an average rent of $4,395.

3. How has the rent in Carlsbad, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Carlsbad, CA decreased by $55

4. How much has the rent in Carlsbad, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Carlsbad, CA decreased by $5

5. How many available rentals are there in Carlsbad, CA?

There are currently 330 rentals available in Carlsbad, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Carlsbad, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $4,395 — 109.29% higher the national average of $2,100.