Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 92008,92009,92010
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in Carlsbad, CA range from $2,493 to $5,669 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The segment with the largest year-over-year change is 1BR condo/townhome units, declining by 6.66%.
For 3-bedroom units, single-family homes have a higher median rent at $4,594 compared to $4,411 for condos/townhomes and $4,376 for apartments.
What is the current rent range for apartments, condos, and single-family homes in Carlsbad, CA?
As of August 2026, the rent range in Carlsbad, CA spans from $2,493 for 1BR condo/townhome units up to $5,669 for 4BR apartments.
Are rents generally rising, falling, or mixed in Carlsbad, CA as of August 2026?
Rents in Carlsbad, CA show mixed trends as of August 2026, with YoY increases for most apartment and some single-family segments, but notable declines for 1BR condo/townhome units (-6.66% YoY) and 3BR single-family homes (-2.61% YoY).
Which segment had the biggest month-over-month rent change in Carlsbad, CA?
The sharpest monthly change was a -6.79% decline for 1BR condo/townhome rents, dropping to $2,493 in August 2026.
Which rental segment led annual growth in Carlsbad, CA, and was this growth broad or concentrated in one area?
The largest annual growth occurred in 4BR apartment rents, rising 4.52% YoY to $5,669, though all apartment bedrooms recorded YoY gains between 3.70% and 4.52%, indicating strength is broad across that property type.
Carlsbad, CA
August 2026
92008,92009,92010
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,468 – $2,755
4.48%
3.51%
2-Bedroom
$3,055 – $3,410
3.80%
4.38%
3-Bedroom
$4,127 – $4,625
1.19%
3.70%
4-Bedroom
$5,431 – $5,908
1.27%
4.52%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,405 – $2,580
-6.79%
-6.66%
2-Bedroom
$3,251 – $3,453
0.80%
1.31%
3-Bedroom
$4,256 – $4,565
0.47%
1.50%
4-Bedroom
$5,265 – $5,647
-2.48%
0.79%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,622 – $2,784
-1.24%
1.45%
2-Bedroom
$3,417 – $3,665
-3.38%
0.33%
3-Bedroom
$4,459 – $4,929
-0.39%
-0.55%
4-Bedroom
$5,524 – $6,105
4.61%
2.29%
Data updated: September 23, 2026
Carlsbad Rental Trends
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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