Average Rent in Carlsbad, CA

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Current Versus Historical Carlsbad, CA Rents

Carlsbad rentals average $2,650 for a 1-bedroom rental to $9,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,050, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $925 (-35.24%) year-over-year from $2,625 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $189 (-6.67%) year-over-year from $2,839 to $2,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $618 (16.79%) year-over-year from $3,682 to $4,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,500 (70.00%) year-over-year from $5,000 to $8,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,266 (48.51%) year-over-year from $6,732 to $9,998. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.56% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.40% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$43.48	$2,650	$2,839 (-6.67%)	$2,464 (7.54%)
2 BR	$38.52	$4,300	$3,682 (16.79%)	$3,233 (32.99%)
3 BR	$44.83	$8,500	$5,000 (70.00%)	$4,132 (105.73%)
4+ BR	$34.90	$9,998	$6,732 (48.51%)	$6,117 (63.45%)

Historical Rents in Carlsbad, CA

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Top Cities Near Carlsbad

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Carlsbad. The average rent in Carlsbad is currently $4,625 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oceanside, CA, with an average rent of $4,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Carlsbad, CA is Carlsbad, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,050 per month.

Let's compare Carlsbad, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.72% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Carlsbad, CA are about 6.98% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.93% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Carlsbad, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oceanside, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,700	$4,200
Carlsbad, CA	N/A	$2,650	$4,300	$5,050

Top Neighborhoods Near Carlsbad

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Carlsbad

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Carlsbad

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Frequently Asked Questions - Carlsbad Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Carlsbad, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Carlsbad, CA apartments for rent is approximately $5,050. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Carlsbad, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Carlsbad, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $43.48. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Carlsbad.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,300 and an average price per square feet of $38.52. There are a total of 21 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Carlsbad.

How have rent prices in Carlsbad, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Carlsbad, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.70% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Carlsbad, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Carlsbad, CA is around $4,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.