Carlsbad, CA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Carlsbad is $2,289, a 2% decrease compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Carlsbad, CA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $2,289 | -2% | 927 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Carlsbad, CA apartment is 927 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-$2,00024%
- > $2,00075%
Carlsbad, CA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households29%
- Owner-occupied Households70%
12,626 or 29% of the households in Carlsbad, CA are renter-occupied while 30,655 or 70% are owner-occupied.
Carlsbad, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, CA | $2,105 | $2,080 | $2,148 | $2,188 | $2,185 | $2,261 | $2,333 | $2,319 | $2,305 | $2,289 |
| National | $1,351 | $1,347 | $1,379 | $1,381 | $1,384 | $1,420 | $1,429 | $1,433 | $1,469 | $1,473 |
Average Rent in Carlsbad, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Village | $2,131 |
| Terramar | $2,131 |
| Olde | $2,131 |
| North Beach | $2,131 |
| Kelly Ranch | $2,131 |
| Hedionda Point | $2,131 |
| Carlsbad Ranch | $2,131 |
| Barrio | $2,131 |
| South Beach | $2,276 |
| Industrial Corridor - City Centre | $2,306 |
| Rancho Ponderosa | $2,327 |
| Rancho La Costa | $2,327 |
| Rancho Carrillo | $2,327 |
| La Costa Valley | $2,327 |
| La Costa Ridge | $2,327 |
| La Costa Oaks | $2,327 |
| La Costa Greens | $2,327 |
| Bressi Ranch | $2,327 |
| Tanglewood | $2,399 |
| Tamarack Point | $2,399 |
| Robertson Ranch | $2,399 |
| Rancho Carlsbad - Sunny Creek | $2,399 |
| Calavera Hills | $2,399 |
| Aviara | $2,508 |
| Poinsettia | $2,840 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Barrio, where the average rent goes for $2,131/month, Carlsbad Ranch, where renters pay $2,131/mo on average, and Hedionda Point, where the average rent goes for $2,131/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Kelly Ranch ($2,131), North Beach ($2,131), and Olde ($2,131), where the asking prices are below the average Carlsbad rent of $2,289/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Carlsbad are Tanglewood ($2,399), Aviara ($2,508) and Poinsettia ($2,840).
The most popular neighborhood in Carlsbad is Olde, where there are 2 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $2,131. Next up is Robertson Ranch, where apartments go for $2,399/month, followed by Aviara with $2,508 If you’re looking to rent in Carlsbad’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Barrio, where renters pay $2,131 on average, and La Costa Oaks, where the average monthly rent is $2,327.
Carlsbad | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Aviara is 18% higher than in Barrio
Aviara rent is 10% higher than Carlsbad average
| Average Rent | $2,508 |
|---|
Barrio rent is 7% lower than Carlsbad average
| Average Rent | $2,131 |
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How Carlsbad Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $2,528 | 3% |
| San Francisco | $3,683 | 2% |
| San Diego | $2,223 | 2% |
| Long Beach | $2,104 | 5% |
| Sacramento | $1,443 | 5% |
| Escondido | $1,644 | 3% |
| Escondido City | $1,635 | 3% |
| Vista | $1,809 | 3% |
| Temecula City | $1,749 | 5% |
| Oceanside | $1,837 | 2% |
| Carlsbad | $2,289 | -2% |
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