Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes
662 Tamarack Ave,
Carlsbad, CA 92008
3 Beds | $4,230 - $6,182
Rental Market Trends in Carlsbad, CA
What is the average rent in Carlsbad, CA?
$2,700/month
Average Rent
686 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $2,700 per month. This is 65% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Carlsbad one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Carlsbad, you can expect to pay about $1,960 per month for a studio, $2,700 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,176 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,873 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Carlsbad, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $5 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Carlsbad, CA
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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8%
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21%
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70%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
Based on current rent prices, Serenata at Aviara, Tanglewood and Salt Aire are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
Based on current rent prices, Kelly Ranch Core, Shorepointe and Salt Aire are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad.
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Which Carlsbad neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Carlsbad with the most apartments available are Salt Aire, Shorepointe and Tanglewood .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carlsbad, CA?
Because the average rent in Carlsbad is $2,700, you’ll want to make about $9,000 per month or $108,000 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 Carlsbad, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Carlsbad, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.