Seaside Commons
1201 N Vulcan Ave,
Encinitas, CA 92024
$2,995 - $6,950
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Carlsbad, CA
What is the average rent in Carlsbad, CA?
$2,699/month
Average Rent
686 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $2,699 per month. This is 66% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $1,929 per month for a studio, $2,699 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,188 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,850 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Carlsbad, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $35 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
Based on current rent prices, Tanglewood, Serenata at Aviara and Shorepointe are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
Based on current rent prices, Shorepointe, Salt Aire and Serenata at Aviara 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 Shorepointe, Salt Aire and Serenata at Aviara .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carlsbad, CA?
Because the average rent in Carlsbad is $2,699, you’ll want to make about $8,996 per month or $107,952 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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.