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Rental Market Trends in Carlsbad, CA

What is the average rent in Carlsbad, CA?

$2,642/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $2,642 per month. This is 62% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $1,907 per month for a studio, $2,642 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,142 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,786 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,907/month
422 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,642/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,142/month
937 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,786/month
1,304 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,584/month
400 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,947/month
1,169 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,424/month
1,751 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$10,666/month
2,912 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,674/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,959/month
1,200 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,555/month
1,746 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,739/month
2,003 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Carlsbad, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $16 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
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Carlsbad, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
70% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad?

Based on current rent prices, Serenata at Aviara, Tanglewood and Las Playas are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Serenata at Aviara
$2,937/month
686 Sq Ft
Tanglewood
$3,532/month
560 Sq Ft
Las Playas
$4,052/month
670 Sq Ft
Carlsbad Crest
$4,052/month
670 Sq Ft
Vista Pacifica
$4,052/month
670 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad?

Based on current rent prices, Las Playas, Carlsbad Crest and Vista Pacifica are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Las Playas
$4,052/month
670 Sq Ft
Carlsbad Crest
$4,052/month
670 Sq Ft
Vista Pacifica
$4,052/month
670 Sq Ft
Tanglewood
$3,532/month
560 Sq Ft
Serenata at Aviara
$2,937/month
686 Sq Ft

Which Carlsbad neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Carlsbad with the most apartments available are Tanglewood, Las Playas and Carlsbad Crest .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tanglewood
$3,532/month
560 Sq Ft
Las Playas
$4,052/month
670 Sq Ft
Carlsbad Crest
$4,052/month
670 Sq Ft
Serenata at Aviara
$2,937/month
686 Sq Ft
Vista Pacifica
$4,052/month
670 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carlsbad, CA?

Because the average rent in Carlsbad is $2,642, you’ll want to make about $8,806 per month or $105,672 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.

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Seaside Commons

Seaside Commons

1201 N Vulcan Ave,
Encinitas, CA 92024

1-3 Beds | $2,995 - $7,500

Shadowridge Park Apartments

Shadowridge Park Apartments

2000 S Melrose Dr,
Vista, CA 92081

1-2 Beds | $2,589 - $2,979

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San Katrina

336 Pine Ave,
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,600 - $3,350

Property Management Companies in Carlsbad, CA

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CONAM Management Corporation
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  • 27,106

    Units

  • 77

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8 Communities in Carlsbad
AMC
AMC
  • 641

    Communities

  • 125,697

    Units

  • 257

    Cities

4 Communities in Carlsbad
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,261

    Communities

  • 906,108

    Units

  • 841

    Cities

3 Communities in Carlsbad
Irvine Company
Irvine Company
  • 112

    Communities

  • 59,063

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

3 Communities in Carlsbad
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Allen Properties
  • 19

    Communities

  • 1,270

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

2 Communities in Carlsbad
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Cushman & Wakefield
  • 544

    Communities

  • 127,049

    Units

  • 279

    Cities

1 Community in Carlsbad
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RPM
  • 603

    Communities

  • 159,893

    Units

  • 237

    Cities

1 Community in Carlsbad
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    Communities

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    Units

  • 217

    Cities

1 Community in Carlsbad

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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.

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