Trestle
333 El Camino Real,
San Carlos, CA 94070
$3,537 - $6,471
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in San Carlos, CA
What is the average rent in San Carlos, CA?
$2,619/month
Average Rent
619 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in San Carlos, CA is $2,619 per month. This is 61% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making San Carlos one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Carlos, you can expect to pay about $1,949 per month for a studio, $2,619 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,431 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,224 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in San Carlos, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.7%, which averages out to $123 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 San Carlos, CA
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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7%
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18%
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75%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Carlos?
Based on current rent prices, Garden Terraces is the most affordable neighborhood in San Carlos.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Carlos?
Based on current rent prices, Garden Terraces is the most expensive neighborhood in San Carlos.
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Which San Carlos neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in San Carlos with the most apartments available is Garden Terraces .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Carlos, CA?
Because the average rent in San Carlos is $2,619, you’ll want to make about $8,730 per month or $104,760 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 San Carlos, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Carlos, 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.