San Carlos, CA rental market
What is the average rent in San Carlos, CA?
Last updated June 24, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Carlos, CA is $4,640.
Average rent
$4,640
Month-over-month change
+$40
Year-over-year change
+$1,090
Available rentals
33
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,950 to $9,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 4 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 15 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $1,090 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,800 | $4,040 |
| Feb | $3,400 | $3,850 |
| Mar | $3,880 | $3,500 |
| Apr | $3,496 | $3,400 |
| May | $3,700 | $4,040 |
| Jun | $3,800 | $4,600 |
| Jul | $3,775 | No data |
| Aug | $3,890 | No data |
| Sep | $3,500 | No data |
| Oct | $4,300 | No data |
| Nov | $4,000 | No data |
| Dec | $3,700 | 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.
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