Carlsbad, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Carlsbad, CA?
Last updated November 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Carlsbad, CA is $4,300.
$4,300
-$185
+$350
372
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $30,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 6 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 7 |
| $2,200 | 7 |
| $2,300 | 10 |
| $2,400 | 14 |
| $2,500 | 12 |
| $2,600 | 7 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 7 |
| $2,900 | 15 |
| $3,000 | 10 |
| $3,100 | 11 |
| $3,200 | 15 |
| $3,300 | 12 |
| $3,400 | 15 |
| $3,500 | 9 |
| $3,600 | 8 |
| $3,700 | 8 |
| $3,800 | 9 |
| $3,900 | 18 |
| $4,000 | 9 |
| $4,100 | 11 |
| $4,200 | 11 |
| $4,300 | 10 |
| $4,400 | 12 |
| $4,500 | 13 |
| $4,600 | 9 |
| $4,700 | 6 |
| $4,800 | 7 |
| $4,900 | 9 |
| $5,000+ | 139 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $350 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $4,450 | $4,470 |
| Oct | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| Nov | $4,199 | $4,200 |
| Dec | $3,962 | No data |
Market temperature
The Carlsbad, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Carlsbad, CA is 115% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Carlsbad, CA?
The average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $4,300.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Carlsbad, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $2,300 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $2,500 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $3,733 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $4,967 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $13,096 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Carlsbad, CA?
Houses in Carlsbad, CA rent between $1,100 - $30,000 with an average rent of $4,300.
8. How has the rent in Carlsbad, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Carlsbad, CA increased by $350
9. 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 $185
10. How many available rentals are there in Carlsbad, CA?
There are currently 372 rentals available in Carlsbad, CA.
11. How do rent prices in Carlsbad, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $4,300 — 115% higher the national average of $2,000.