Carlsbad, CA rental market
Last updated September 23, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Carlsbad, CA is $4,495.
$4,495
+$200
+$195
351
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $950 to $30,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 10 |
| $2,400 | 8 |
| $2,500 | 10 |
| $2,600 | 10 |
| $2,700 | 12 |
| $2,800 | 9 |
| $2,900 | 10 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 17 |
| $3,200 | 15 |
| $3,300 | 14 |
| $3,400 | 15 |
| $3,500 | 10 |
| $3,600 | 8 |
| $3,700 | 9 |
| $3,800 | 12 |
| $3,900 | 14 |
| $4,000 | 10 |
| $4,100 | 7 |
| $4,200 | 9 |
| $4,300 | 5 |
| $4,400 | 21 |
| $4,500 | 19 |
| $4,600 | 8 |
| $4,700 | 6 |
| $4,800 | 6 |
| $4,900 | 14 |
| $5,000+ | 128 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $195 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 | No data |
| Nov | $4,199 | No data |
| 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Carlsbad, CA is 119% 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 $4,495.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Carlsbad, CA?
Houses in Carlsbad, CA rent between $950 - $30,000 with an average rent of $4,495.
3. How has the rent in Carlsbad, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Carlsbad, CA increased by $195
4. How much has the rent in Carlsbad, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Carlsbad, CA increased by $200
5. How many available rentals are there in Carlsbad, CA?
There are currently 351 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 $4,495 — 119.27% higher the national average of $2,050.