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Rental Market Trends in Carlsbad, CA
What is the average rent in Carlsbad, CA?
$2,599/month
Average Rent
685 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $2,599 per month. This is 67% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/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 $1,858 per month for a studio, $2,599 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,036 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,831 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Carlsbad, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $39 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
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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1%
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8%
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22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
70%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
Based on current rent prices, Calavera Hills Village is the most affordable neighborhood in Carlsbad.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
Based on current rent prices, Calavera Hills Village 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 Calavera Hills Village .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carlsbad, CA?
Because the average rent in Carlsbad is $2,599, you’ll want to make about $8,663 per month or $103,956 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
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.