Union South Bay
615 E Carson St,
Carson, CA 90745
$2,275 - $2,850
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Carson, CA
What is the average rent in Carson, CA?
$2,472/month
Average Rent
742 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Carson, CA is $2,472 per month. This is 52% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Carson one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Carson, you can expect to pay about $1,945 per month for a studio, $2,472 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,770 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,911 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Carson, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.2%, which averages out to $28 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Carson, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
23%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
32%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
45%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carson, CA?
Because the average rent in Carson is $2,472, you’ll want to make about $8,240 per month or $98,880 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 Carson, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Carson, 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.