Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 92008,92009,92010,92054,92057
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA range from $2,363 to $5,649 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change was seen in 1BR condos/townhomes, which dropped 7.30% compared to August 2025.
For 2BR properties, single-family homes command higher median rents at $3,377, compared to $2,958 for apartments.
What is the range of median rents in Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA as of August 2026?
Median rents in Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA as of August 2026 range from $2,363 per month for a 1BR condo/townhome up to $5,649 per month for a 4BR apartment.
What is the rent difference between apartments and single-family homes for the same bedroom count in Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA?
For 2BR units in Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA, single-family homes have a higher median rent at $3,377 versus $2,958 for apartments in August 2026, a gap of $419 per month.
Which segment in Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA saw the biggest annual rent decrease, and was it widespread?
The largest annual decline was in 1BR condos/townhomes, which fell by 7.30% year-over-year in August 2026, and this decline is notably larger than all other segments, where most changes were much smaller.
Is there a segment in Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA with an especially large or unusual number in the latest rental data?
The highest median rent in August 2026 is $5,649 for a 4BR apartment, standing out as the most expensive segment in Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA.
Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA
August 2026
92008,92009,92010,92054,92057
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,260 – $2,498
4.14%
0.61%
2-Bedroom
$2,805 – $3,131
1.88%
2.05%
3-Bedroom
$3,459 – $3,877
1.41%
-5.51%
4-Bedroom
$5,411 – $5,886
1.24%
4.49%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,280 – $2,445
-6.51%
-7.30%
2-Bedroom
$2,912 – $3,187
-1.05%
-1.68%
3-Bedroom
$3,905 – $4,316
0.26%
0.45%
4-Bedroom
$5,232 – $5,612
-0.36%
0.35%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,588 – $2,748
3.16%
0.98%
2-Bedroom
$3,225 – $3,529
2.29%
0.82%
3-Bedroom
$4,113 – $4,546
-0.74%
1.33%
4-Bedroom
$4,853 – $5,440
2.21%
5.62%
Data updated: September 23, 2026
Carlsbad / Oceanside Rental Trends
In the Carlsbad / Oceanside (92008, 92009, 92010, 92054, 92057) rental market, 1BR apartments posted a sharp month-over-month increase of 4.3%, reaching a median rent of $2,383 in August 2026. The annual change for this segment was a mild 0.8% rise, suggesting momentum concentrated in recent months.
While apartments climbed, 1BR condo/townhome units in Carlsbad / Oceanside (92008, 92009, 92010, 92054, 92057) declined sharply by 6.5% month-over-month to a median of $2,363 in August 2026. This segment also saw a 7.3% drop year-over-year, lagging well behind apartments in the same bedroom category.
Annual gains in the 4BR segment reflect how Carlsbad / Oceanside (92008, 92009, 92010, 92054, 92057) rental trends favor larger single-family homes, with median rent reaching $5,057 in August 2026—up 4.1% from the prior year and further supported by a 0.7% monthly increase.
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