Union South Bay
615 E Carson St,
Carson, CA 90745
$2,275 - $2,965
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Carson, CA
What is the average rent in Carson, CA?
$2,476/month
Average Rent
742 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Carson, CA is $2,476 per month. This is 51% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,950 per month for a studio, $2,476 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,839 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,004 or more.
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Carson, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.9%, which averages out to $71 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 April 2026
Legend
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Carson, CA
Last Updated April 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
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
50%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carson, CA?
Because the average rent in Carson is $2,476, you’ll want to make about $8,253 per month or $99,036 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.
Nearby City Rent Trends
Apartment communities in Carson we think you'll love
Property Management Companies in Carson, CA
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
-
128
Communities
-
3,881
Units
-
33
Cities
5 Communities in Carson
AMC
-
610
Communities
-
122,181
Units
-
242
Cities
3 Communities in Carson
Property Management Associates
-
67
Communities
-
3,329
Units
-
25
Cities
2 Communities in Carson
Greystar
-
3,489
Communities
-
959,575
Units
-
892
Cities
1 Community in Carson
Learn More with Helpful Articles
Rental management, simplified
Our all-in-one suite of property manangement software makes the rental process easy. Screen tenants, manage payments, and more – all on Apartments.com
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.