Carlsbad, CA rental market

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Last updated November 8, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Carlsbad, CA is $4,109.

Average rent

$4,109

Month-over-monthMoM change

-$191

Year-over-yearYoY change

-$181

Available rentals

293

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $35,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,1002
$1,3001
$1,4004
$1,5005
$1,6004
$1,7002
$1,8003
$1,9004
$2,0003
$2,1004
$2,2004
$2,3006
$2,4009
$2,5009
$2,6008
$2,7009
$2,8007
$2,9009
$3,0004
$3,1006
$3,20010
$3,30010
$3,40013
$3,50011
$3,60012
$3,7008
$3,80011
$3,90010
$4,0007
$4,1007
$4,2009
$4,3007
$4,40012
$4,5007
$4,6005
$4,7004
$4,8006
$4,90013
$5,000+95

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $181 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$4,470$4,567
Oct$4,350$4,453
Nov$4,200$4,200
Dec$4,200No data

Market temperature

The Carlsbad, 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Carlsbad, CA is 106% 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 $4,109.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $2,425 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 $3,801 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 $4,711 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 $9,863 per month.

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

Houses in Carlsbad, CA rent between $1,100 - $35,000 with an average rent of $4,109.

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

In the last year, the rent in Carlsbad, CA decreased by $181

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 $191

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

There are currently 293 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 $4,109 — 105.55% higher the national average of $1,999.

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