Rent by ZIP · San Diego County
Rent in Carlsbad, CA 92009
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,670 (-7.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $3,007 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,850 | $3,030 | -5.9% | $2,565–3,135 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $3,040 | $3,250 | -6.5% | $2,736–3,344 | $2,393 ±$273 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,670 | $3,970 | -7.6% | $3,303–4,037 | $2,809 ±$193 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,870 | $5,290 | -7.9% | $4,383–5,357 | $3,266 ±$301 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,880 | $6,410 | -8.3% | $5,292–6,468 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,823.
What renters pay in 92009
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92008 | Carlsbad | $3,250 | $2,622 |
| 92010 | Carlsbad | $3,650 | $2,727 |
| 92007 | Cardiff By The Sea | $3,760 | $3,082 |
| 92011 | Carlsbad | $4,050 | $3,297 |
| 92004 | Borrego Springs | $1,750 | $1,177 |
| 92014 | Del Mar | $4,170 | $3,500+ |
Fair Market Rents across San Diego County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.