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Carlsbad, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Carlsbad?

The average rent for an apartment in Carlsbad is $2,927. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average Rent in Carlsbad, CA

Last updated February 2022
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$2,927 924 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Carlsbad?

The average size for a Carlsbad, CA apartment is 924 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Carlsbad, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

Carlsbad, CA Occupied Housing Units

12,240 or 28% of the households in Carlsbad, CA are renter-occupied while 30,867 or 71% are owner-occupied.

Carlsbad, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Nov / 2020 Mar / 2021 Jul / 2021 Nov / 2021 Feb / 2022
Carlsbad, CA $2,333 $2,319 $2,305 $2,289 $2,350 $2,359 $2,381 $2,467 $2,592 $2,785 $2,927
National $1,362 $1,367 $1,399 $1,407 $1,409 $1,399 $1,403 $1,412 $1,495 $1,591 $1,628
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Average Rent in Carlsbad, CA By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Barrio, where the average rent goes for $2,722/month, Carlsbad Ranch, where renters pay $2,722/mo on average, and Hedionda Point, where the average rent goes for $2,722/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Kelly Ranch ($2,722), North Beach ($2,722), and Olde ($2,722), where the asking prices are below the average Carlsbad rent of $2,927/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Tanglewood ($3,043), Aviara ($3,141) and Poinsettia ($3,498).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Carlsbad?

The most popular neighborhood in Carlsbad is Olde, where there are 3 verified RentCafe listings with an average rent of $2,722. Next up is Robertson Ranch, where apartments go for $3,043/month, followed by Village with $2,722 If you’re looking to rent in Carlsbad’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Aviara, where renters pay $3,141 on average, and Barrio, where the average monthly rent is $2,722.

Carlsbad | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
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Rent in Aviara is 15% higher than in Barrio

$3,141

Aviara rent is 7% higher than Carlsbad average

Average Rent $3,141
$2,722

Barrio rent is 7% lower than Carlsbad average

Average Rent $2,722

How Carlsbad Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Los Angeles $2,661
San Francisco $3,230
East Bay $2,452
San Diego $2,756
Long Beach $2,530
Oakland $2,772
Sacramento $1,792
San Jose $2,754
Mountain View $3,127
Santa Monica $3,891
Chula Vista $2,239
El Cajon $1,937
Vista $2,268
Escondido $2,006
Irvine $3,074
La Mesa $2,178
Santee $2,110
Oceanside $2,343
San Marcos $2,387
Carlsbad $2,927
Newport Beach $3,470

Most Popular Apartments in Carlsbad

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Carlsbad apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.