Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $5,400.
$5,400
-$100
-$445
67
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,950 to $70,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 4 |
| $5,000+ | 39 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $445 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $5,800 | $5,200 |
| Feb | $5,912 | $6,500 |
| Mar | $5,950 | $6,285 |
| Apr | $5,990 | $6,000 |
| May | $5,990 | $6,000 |
| Jun | $4,800 | $5,500 |
| Jul | $4,650 | $5,400 |
| Aug | $6,000 | $5,495 |
| Sep | $5,500 | No data |
| Oct | $4,850 | No data |
| Nov | $5,500 | No data |
| Dec | $4,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Carmel-by-the-Sea, 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is 157% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA?
The average rent in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $5,400.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA?
Houses in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA rent between $1,950 - $70,000 with an average rent of $5,400.
3. How has the rent in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA decreased by $445
4. How much has the rent in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA decreased by $100
5. How many available rentals are there in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA?
There are currently 67 rentals available in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $5,400 — 157.14% higher the national average of $2,100.