As of September 2026, rental prices in Carlsbad (92008, 92009, 92010), in the San Diego metro area, range from $2,713 to $5,716 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The most notable year-over-year change is the 6.25% increase for 1BR apartments in Carlsbad, CA.
For 3BR units, apartment rents are $4,486 while condo/townhome rents are slightly higher at $4,544.
What is the current rent range for apartments, condos, and single-family homes in Carlsbad, CA?
As of September 2026, rents in Carlsbad, CA range from $2,713 for a 1BR condo/townhome to $5,716 for a 4BR apartment.
Are rents in Carlsbad trending up, down, or mixed across property types and bedrooms?
Rents in Carlsbad show a mixed trend as of September 2026, with most segments posting increases except 3BR and 4BR single-family homes, which saw year-over-year declines of -3.22% and -2.08% respectively.
Which segment had the most dramatic month-over-month rent change in Carlsbad?
The sharpest month-over-month change was for 1BR condo/townhomes, which rose 8.64% in September 2026.
Which property and bedroom type saw the largest annual rent increase in Carlsbad, and is it broad or concentrated?
The biggest year-over-year rent increase was for 1BR apartments, which grew 6.25% in September 2026, indicating gains were concentrated in this segment rather than broad across all property types.
Carlsbad, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
92008,92009,92010
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for Carlsbad (92008,92009,92010), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,604 – $2,907
3.11%
6.25%
2-Bedroom
$3,024 – $3,376
-2.39%
3.35%
3-Bedroom
$4,230 – $4,742
2.31%
5.20%
4-Bedroom
$5,476 – $5,957
0.87%
4.63%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,631 – $2,794
8.64%
0.22%
2-Bedroom
$3,244 – $3,445
1.35%
1.07%
3-Bedroom
$4,353 – $4,735
2.78%
4.70%
4-Bedroom
$5,400 – $5,791
2.49%
2.87%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,712 – $2,920
3.96%
4.68%
2-Bedroom
$3,624 – $3,942
7.64%
5.54%
3-Bedroom
$4,352 – $4,878
-2.21%
-3.22%
4-Bedroom
$5,381 – $5,771
-4.54%
-2.08%
Data updated: October 25, 2026
Carlsbad Rental Trends · San Diego metro
Within Carlsbad (92008, 92009, 92010), the 1-bedroom condo/townhome segment declined to $2,493, reflecting a -6.79% month-over-month decrease and a -6.66% year-over-year drop. This contraction stands apart from 1-bedroom apartments, which posted gains during the same period in the Carlsbad (92008, 92009, 92010) rental market.
The 1-bedroom apartment segment in Carlsbad (92008, 92009, 92010) increased 4.86% month-over-month, reaching $2,622. This growth contrasts with 1-bedroom condos, which fell -6.79%, while 1-bedroom single-family homes registered a smaller gain of 1.27% in the same timeframe.
The $5,669 median for 4-bedroom apartments highlights a 4.52% year-over-year increase, as Carlsbad (92008, 92009, 92010) rental trends show apartment rent growth outpacing the 0.79% YoY rise seen in the 4-bedroom condo/townhome segment.
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