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Average Rent in Carlsbad, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Carlsbad, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,951/mo
Lowest Available
$2,508/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Carlsbad, CA
13 listed units across 3 buildings offering 1 bed units in Carlsbad, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $85/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue at Carlsbad | Unit 15D, Studio | $2,428 | $2,100 | $328 |
| The Avenue at Carlsbad | Unit 02R, Studio | $2,458 | $2,345 | $113 |
| Montecito | Unit 5, C1B | $4,391 | $4,279 | $112 |
| Windsor Aviara Apartments | Unit 1112, Silvano | $2,815 | $2,731 | $84 |
| Montecito | Unit 4, B3A | $4,084 | $4,018 | $66 |
| Windsor Aviara Apartments | Unit 0623, Sorbello | $4,466 | $4,402 | $64 |
| Windsor Aviara Apartments | Unit 1525, Sorbello | $4,441 | $4,377 | $64 |
| Montecito | Unit 3, B1B | $3,745 | $3,683 | $62 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Carlsbad, CA
Compare average rent across Carlsbad, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad 92010 | $3,940 | ▲ $446 | $3,340 | 1 | 6 |
| Carlsbad 92008 | $3,442 | ▼ $220 | $2,215 | 4 | 39 |
| Carlsbad 92011 | $3,403 | ▼ $137 | $2,731 | 2 | 20 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Carlsbad, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $2,951 per month across 5 apartment communities and 21 available units.
The most affordable option is The Avenue at Carlsbad starting at $2,508/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,951/mo.
Prices range from $2,508 to $3,555 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Carlsbad, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Carlsbad, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue at Carlsbad | $2,508/mo | $2,567/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Windsor Aviara Apartments | $2,731/mo | $2,958/mo | 12 | 4.6 |
| Pacific View Apartment Homes | $2,805/mo | $3,103/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| Montecito | $3,340/mo | $3,340/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| The Lofts at Carlsbad Village | $3,555/mo | $3,555/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Carlsbad, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$118,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,951/mo.
Comfortable income
$142,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,508/mo), you need to earn at least $100,000/year.
Median household income in Carlsbad, CA is $139,326 , about 2% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Carlsbad, CA
Overall prices in Carlsbad, CA runs above the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Carlsbad, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,951 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,621/mo |
Population
114,500
Median household income
$139,326
Census median rent
$2,678/mo
Census rent burden
34.5%
Median age
42.8
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Carlsbad, CA Apartments
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