Carlsbad, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$3,560
1-year change
+5.0%
$169/mo
5-year change
+36.3%
$948/mo
10-year change
+79.7%
$1,579/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Carlsbad

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,863/mo0.0%
2016$1,955/mo+4.9%+4.9%
2017$2,075/mo+6.1%+11.4%
2018$2,153/mo+3.8%+15.6%
2019$2,260/mo+5.0%+21.3%
2020$2,320/mo+2.7%+24.5%
2021$2,529/mo+9.0%+35.7%
2022$3,012/mo+19.1%+61.7%
2023$3,131/mo+4.0%+68.1%
2024$3,225/mo+3.0%+73.1%
2025$3,387/mo+5.0%+81.8%
2026$3,472/mo+2.5%+86.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Carlsbad changed since 2015?

Median rent in Carlsbad, CA was $1,849 in 2015-01 and is $3,560 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,711 per month over 11 years.

How much has Carlsbad rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Carlsbad, CA has changed +36.3% ($948 per month). The current median is $3,560.

What has rent in Carlsbad done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Carlsbad, CA has changed +79.7% ($1,579 per month). It is now $3,560.

Is rent in Carlsbad going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Carlsbad, CA has increased +5.0% ($169/mo). Current median: $3,560.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.