Seaside Commons
1201 N Vulcan Ave,
Encinitas, CA 92024
$3,995
2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Carlsbad, CA
What is the average rent in Carlsbad, CA?
$2,688/month
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686 Sq Ft
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As of January 2026, the average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $2,688 per month. This is 66% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $1,923 per month for a studio, $2,688 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,153 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,790 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Carlsbad, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 less 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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8%
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17%
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74%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
Based on current rent prices, Tanglewood is the most affordable neighborhood in Carlsbad.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
Based on current rent prices, Tanglewood is the most expensive neighborhood in Carlsbad.
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Which Carlsbad neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Carlsbad with the most apartments available is Tanglewood .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carlsbad, CA?
Because the average rent in Carlsbad is $2,688, you’ll want to make about $8,960 per month or $107,520 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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.