Carlsbad, CA rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Carlsbad, CA is $4,400.

Average rent

$4,400

Month-over-month change

+$41

Year-over-year change

-$25

Available rentals

308

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,400 to $27,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,3001
$1,4005
$1,5003
$1,6001
$1,8003
$1,9007
$2,0004
$2,1009
$2,2002
$2,3003
$2,4009
$2,5002
$2,6007
$2,7005
$2,8007
$2,9008
$3,0006
$3,1008
$3,20013
$3,3008
$3,4007
$3,5009
$3,60013
$3,7006
$3,80014
$3,90014
$4,0009
$4,1003
$4,2005
$4,30011
$4,40015
$4,5008
$4,6004
$4,7006
$4,8007
$4,9008
$5,000+123

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $25 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,995$4,200
Feb$4,000$4,100
Mar$4,000$4,300
Apr$4,112$3,990
May$4,000$3,990
Jun$4,275$4,300
Jul$4,200$4,333
Aug$4,200$4,400
Sep$4,470No data
Oct$4,350No data
Nov$4,200No data
Dec$4,200No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Carlsbad, CA is 120% 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 $4,400.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $2,426 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 $2,700 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 $3,650 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 $5,100 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 $13,500 per month.

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

Houses in Carlsbad, CA rent between $1,400 - $27,000 with an average rent of $4,400.

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

In the last year, the rent in Carlsbad, CA decreased by $25

9. 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 $41

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

There are currently 308 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 $4,400 — 120% higher the national average of $2,000.

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