Carlsbad, CA Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Carlsbad is $2,185, a 2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,139.

Studio apartments in Carlsbad rent for $1,589 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $2,020 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,228.

Average Rent in Carlsbad, CA

Last updated Sep 2018
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $2,185 $1,589 $2,020 $2,228 $2,757
Y-o-Y Change 2% 8% 3% 2% -4%
Average Apartment Size 941 sq. ft. 447 sq. ft. 761 sq. ft. 974 sq. ft. 1,290 sq. ft.

The average size for a Carlsbad apartment is 941 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 447 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 761. 2-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad have an average size of 974 sq. ft.

Carlsbad, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $1,001-$1,50049%
  • $1,501-$2,00051%

Carlsbad, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Sep / 2018 $2,185 $1,589 $2,020 $2,228 $2,757
Jan / 2018 $2,178 $1,589 $2,022 $2,217 $2,757
Sept / 2017 $2,176 $1,610 $2,012 $2,220 $2,744
May / 2017 $2,139 $1,471 $1,960 $2,177 $2,872
Jan / 2017 $2,072 $1,505 $1,903 $2,115 $2,674
Sept / 2016 $2,091 $1,530 $1,944 $2,115 $2,765
May / 2016 $2,130 $1,509 $1,885 $2,206 $2,826
Jan / 2016 $1,990 $1,347 $1,812 $2,050 $2,505
Sept / 2015 $1,961 $1,303 $1,821 $1,996 $2,514
May / 2015 $1,915 $1,352 $1,736 $1,961 $2,545
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Average Rent in Carlsbad, CA By Neighborhood

South Beach
$2,192
Industrial Corridor - City Centre
$2,170
Barrio
$2,058
Carlsbad Ranch
$2,058
Hedionda Point
$2,058
Kelly Ranch
$2,058
North Beach
$2,058
Olde
$2,058
Terramar
$2,058
Village
$2,058

The most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Barrio, where the average rent goes for $2,058/month, Carlsbad Ranch, where renters pay $2,058/mo on average, and Hedionda Point, where the average rent goes for $2,058/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Kelly Ranch ($2,058), North Beach ($2,058), and Olde ($2,058), where the asking prices are below the average Carlsbad rent of $2,185/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Village ($2,058), Industrial Corridor - City Centre ($2,170) and South Beach ($2,192).

Carlsbad | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
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Neighborhood

Rent in Barrio is the same as in Carlsbad Ranch

$2,058

Barrio rent is 6% lower than Carlsbad average

All rentals $2,058
Studio $1,589
1 Bed $1,836
2 Beds $2,161
3 Beds $2,980
$2,058

Carlsbad Ranch rent is 6% lower than Carlsbad average

All rentals $2,058
Studio $1,589
1 Bed $1,836
2 Beds $2,161
3 Beds $2,980

How Does Carlsbad Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
San Diego $2,044 1%
El Cajon City $1,450 2%
El Cajon $1,450 2%
La Mesa $1,637 2%
La Mesa City $1,637 2%
Chula Vista $1,655 1%
Escondido City $1,534 4%
Escondido $1,534 4%
San Marcos City $1,958 7%
Vista $1,705 3%
Carlsbad $2,185 2%

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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.

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