San Carlos, CA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Carlos, CA is $3,800.
$3,800
-$700
-$180
57
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,650 to $11,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 4 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 4 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 16 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $180 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,875 | $3,800 |
| Feb | $2,995 | $3,400 |
| Mar | $2,995 | $3,880 |
| Apr | $3,200 | $3,496 |
| May | $3,195 | $3,700 |
| Jun | $4,300 | $3,800 |
| Jul | $4,288 | $3,775 |
| Aug | $3,995 | $3,890 |
| Sep | $3,700 | No data |
| Oct | $4,500 | No data |
| Nov | $4,100 | No data |
| Dec | $3,400 | No data |
Market temperature
The San Carlos, 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in San Carlos, CA is 81% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in San Carlos, CA?
The average rent in San Carlos, CA is $3,800.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Carlos, CA?
Houses in San Carlos, CA rent between $1,650 - $11,000 with an average rent of $3,800.
3. How has the rent in San Carlos, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in San Carlos, CA decreased by $180
4. How much has the rent in San Carlos, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in San Carlos, CA decreased by $700
5. How many available rentals are there in San Carlos, CA?
There are currently 57 rentals available in San Carlos, CA.
6. How do rent prices in San Carlos, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in San Carlos, CA is $3,800 — 80.95% higher the national average of $2,100.