Carlsbad, CA Rental Market Trends
What is the average rent in Carlsbad?
The average rent for an apartment in Carlsbad is $2,467, a 5% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Carlsbad, CA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $2,467 | 5% | 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
- $1,001-$1,5001%
- $1,501-$2,00011%
- > $2,00088%
Carlsbad, CA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households28%
- Owner-occupied Households71%
12,613 or 28% of the households in Carlsbad, CA are renter-occupied while 30,918 or 71% are owner-occupied.
Carlsbad, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Nov / 2020 | Mar / 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, CA | $2,188 | $2,185 | $2,261 | $2,333 | $2,319 | $2,305 | $2,289 | $2,350 | $2,359 | $2,381 | $2,467 |
| National | $1,315 | $1,346 | $1,355 | $1,359 | $1,356 | $1,391 | $1,398 | $1,400 | $1,390 | $1,395 | $1,407 |
Average Rent in Carlsbad, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Poinsettia | $3,082 |
| Aviara | $2,704 |
| Bressi Ranch | $2,498 |
| La Costa Greens | $2,498 |
| La Costa Oaks | $2,498 |
| La Costa Ridge | $2,498 |
| La Costa Valley | $2,498 |
| Rancho Carrillo | $2,498 |
| Rancho La Costa | $2,498 |
| Rancho Ponderosa | $2,498 |
| Calavera Hills | $2,494 |
| Rancho Carlsbad - Sunny Creek | $2,494 |
| Robertson Ranch | $2,494 |
| Tamarack Point | $2,494 |
| Tanglewood | $2,494 |
| Industrial Corridor - City Centre | $2,428 |
| South Beach | $2,407 |
| Barrio | $2,233 |
| Carlsbad Ranch | $2,233 |
| Hedionda Point | $2,233 |
| Kelly Ranch | $2,233 |
| North Beach | $2,233 |
| Olde | $2,233 |
| Terramar | $2,233 |
| Village | $2,233 |
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Barrio, where the average rent goes for $2,233/month, Carlsbad Ranch, where renters pay $2,233/mo on average, and Hedionda Point, where the average rent goes for $2,233/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Kelly Ranch ($2,233), North Beach ($2,233), and Olde ($2,233), where the asking prices are below the average Carlsbad rent of $2,467/mo.
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
The most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Rancho Ponderosa ($2,498), Aviara ($2,704) and Poinsettia ($3,082).
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Carlsbad?
The most popular neighborhood in Carlsbad is Aviara, where there are 2 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $2,704. Next up is Olde, where apartments go for $2,233/month, followed by Robertson Ranch with $2,494 If you’re looking to rent in Carlsbad’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Barrio, where renters pay $2,233 on average, and La Costa Oaks, where the average monthly rent is $2,498.
Carlsbad | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Aviara is 21% higher than in Barrio
Aviara rent is 10% higher than Carlsbad average
| Average Rent | $2,704 |
|---|
Barrio rent is 9% lower than Carlsbad average
| Average Rent | $2,233 |
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How Carlsbad Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $2,368 | -4% |
| San Francisco | $2,879 | -20% |
| East Bay | $2,273 | -4% |
| San Diego | $2,237 | 1% |
| Palo Alto | $2,913 | -13% |
| El Cajon | $1,668 | 6% |
| Chula Vista | $1,904 | 4% |
| Escondido | $1,770 | 6% |
| Temecula | $1,878 | 8% |
| Santee | $1,822 | 5% |
| Carlsbad | $2,467 | 5% |