What's the average rent in Carlsbad, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Carlsbad, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $4,309 per month, which is 121% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$4,309

-2.6%-$115 decrease month-over-month

0.3%$14 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

285

APARTMENTS

$3,250

HOUSES

$6,500

TOWNHOUSES

$4,300

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Carlsbad, CA at $3,250 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $6,500 per month. Townhomes average $4,300 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,595
2 Bedrooms	$3,810
3 Bedrooms	$5,400
4 Bedrooms	$7,500
All	$4,309

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Carlsbad, CA is $2,595 per month, followed by $3,810 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,400 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $7,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,626
2 Bedrooms	$4,000
3 Bedrooms	$4,350
4 Bedrooms	$5,878
All	$4,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Carlsbad, CA is $1,626 per month, followed by $4,000 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,350 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,878 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,600
2 Bedrooms	$3,984
3 Bedrooms	$8,084
4 Bedrooms	$10,026
All	$3,950

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, CA is $2,600 per month, followed by $3,984 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $8,084 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $10,026 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$4,500
3 Bedrooms	$6,250
4 Bedrooms	$7,499
All	$6,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Carlsbad, CA is $1,950 per month, followed by $4,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $6,250 for a 3 bedroom house, and $7,499 for a 4 bedroom house.