Elan Cardiff By The Sea
2170 Carol View Dr,
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
1-3 Beds | $3,845
Rental Market Trends in Cardiff By The Sea, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Cardiff By The Sea, CA is $2,832/month.
Rent in Cardiff By The Sea is 70% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,832/month
Average Rent
767 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.6%
Change / Year
24
Available Apartments
Cardiff By The Sea rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Cardiff By The Sea average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Cardiff By The Sea average $2,832 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Cardiff By The Sea average $3,030 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Cardiff By The Sea average $3,845 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Cardiff By The Sea, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $102 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
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Rent Ranges in Cardiff By The Sea, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Below $700/month
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$1,501 - $2,000/month
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cardiff By The Sea, CA?
Because the average rent in Cardiff By The Sea is $2,832, you’ll want to make about $9,440 per month or $113,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Cardiff By The Sea, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Cardiff By The Sea?
The average rent in Cardiff By The Sea is $2,832 per month, which is 70.1% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Cardiff By The Sea?
Rents in Cardiff By The Sea, CA are increasing, with prices up 3.6% year-over-year and $102 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Cardiff By The Sea?
In Cardiff By The Sea, CA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.