Apartments For Rent in San Carlos, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near San Carlos, CA

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What Locals Say about San Carlos

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San Carlos pulses with small-town charm, easy commutes, dog-friendly downtown, and sunny ease. Walkable, safe, family-friendly; top schools, parks, events, and quick highway access. Pricey housing, growing traffic and parking woes; speeding.
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  • Z6c4p89svr
    "Lots of people who don’t drive well, always looking at their phones while driving. Safe otherwise, plenty of parks for kids to play in. "
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  • Patrick McConnell
    "Halloween, Hometown Days, Art & Wine Faire, Goblin Walk, Sunday farmers market, Music in the Park at Burton Park"
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  • Cindygholt
    "Many people walk their dogs through the neighborhood to the park up the street. There are coyotes in the canyon though and people should be careful with small pets. "
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  • Cindygholt
    "Most people work from home now. Commute is busy around local schools during pick up and drop off times. Easy access to highways 101 and 280. "
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  • Liz Maples
    "It’s easy to get around. The neighborhoods are easy to navigate and it’s easy to commute to different towns."
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  • Rp772s6hrf
    "Dogs are welcome at alfresco restaurants. Water bowls set invitingly up and down the business row of Laurel St."
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  • Vokabayashi
    "Close to Sam Trans stop. CalTrain station ~1.5 miles away. Easy access to Highway 101 and 280. Easy access to SFO. "
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  • Peter Crosby
    "There’s so much fentanyl hidden under the surface. I wish you would all recognize that. Bedbugs are rampant."
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  • Bahadircelebi
    "Working in Santa Clara. It wakes 20 minutes without traffic. 30 minutes average. 45min during rush hour. "
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  • nat
    "A few dog parks with off leash options - most open space requires a leash. Lots of outside dining that allows pets. "
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  • Osheenie
    "Lots of community activities! Plus community center with summer camps for the kids. Downtown area is very convenient and has good restaurants and shops."
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  • Andersonteam4
    "This neighborhood has many friendly families, amazing schools with amazing teachers! Always clean and safe. Almost all homes are well kept, you need to be rich to live here. Rent for a home is over $5k a month. On a 3 and 2 "
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  • Nat
    "Concert in the park is great. Art and wine is a blast. The farmers market is a great way to get fresh food. - Halloween and Xmas "
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  • Lauren W.
    "Very dog friendly. Everybody has one. Off leash top of reserve at Pulgas Ridge. Several on leash dog friendly parks."
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  • Parsa K. A. A.
    "Hometown days, Halloween, Christmas and downtown farmer’s market every week during the summer. Brittan Park also has concerts often"
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  • Andersonteam
    "We like it when dog companions pick up their poop, use a leash Always and don’t let their doggies chase our cats!! "
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  • Dawsonmiller5150
    "There are very nice and maintained parks close by, neighborhoods are always clean. Very little traffic in early morning hours. "
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  • Joshua
    "We have block parties every year and the city picks up the insurance. We also have a home town days parade "
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  • Tina S.
    "Holiday communal events and farmers market allow you to mix and mingle with your neighbors. There are nice monthly events at the local library for children. "
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  • Cortesmjf
    "Not a lot of traffic, unless it’s downtown during busy hours. I love San Carlos and hope to be here for a long while. "
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  • Greg H.
    "Small town feel feel like you know everyone . Nice restaurants and stores but still not over the top, though feels like it’s pushing the limits with all the new housing. Schools are great, family friendly town with great weather "
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  • Michelle T.
    "Good schools, good restaurants, beautiful. Good weather. Close to 101 or 280. Community resources"
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  • Chris M.
    "Small town feel Great schools Great downtown More affordable than PA or MP However, surprisingly not very diverse... "
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  • Nat
    "Great place to raise kids - one of the reasons I moved here. Elementary and middle schools are top-notch. AYSO / little league, etc... all great."
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  • Alex M.
    "so many excellent local parks to take your dog! the city hall has a great dog park, and is a nice place to meet other locals in the evenings. also many restaurants in town are dog friendly as well."
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  • Tanya1976
    "Welcome nice place quiet friendly service great location down town nice to walk a lot of restaurants "
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  • Mehri Ansari
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 15 years and I loved it. It is clean, quiet, safe, people are friendly. The only reason I moved was for work. I hope to come back and live in this area again."
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  • emmu
    "Safe neighborhood, but not a lot of kids activities happening. Lots if cars driving relatively fast."
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  • S.
    "San Carlos used to be a cute small town in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, along with the rest of this area, it’s been over run with people. Too many people moved here, too many town houses are being built and the traffic is terrible. No one has any patience while driving, and often do not wait for me and my daughter to cross in crosswalks. It’s sad to see this quaint town has lost all its character."
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  • Vokabayashi
    "I have no commute, as I am retired. However, when I was employed, I walked to work, since I live 0.75 mile from my residence. Very convenient. This is the ideal situation. "
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  • Vokabayashi
    "Hometown Days Downtown Redwood City is nearby...always so,etching interesting going on there. We enjoy dining both in SanCarlos and Redwood City. "
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  • Hosgur
    "Make sure they are extra cautious crossing Holly&Laurel streets. People usually tend not to stop at the stop lights. They go very fast."
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  • Danrkay
    "Yes San Carlos is the city of entitled New yuppies. There are some hit chicks but you better have some money"
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  • Robin V.
    "good access to freeways & wonderful downtown! Beautiful hiking trails. Great community...& safe neighborhoods"
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  • Nicholas P.
    "Safe, clean, quiet neighborhood - would be a great place to raise a family. Wish the prices weren’t so high. "
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Average Rent Trends in San Carlos, CA

Rent in San Carlos, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$3,800
Jul 2025$3,775
Aug 2025$3,890
Sep 2025$3,500
Oct 2025$4,300
Nov 2025$4,000
Dec 2025$3,700
Jan 2026$4,040
Feb 2026$3,850
Mar 2026$3,500
Apr 2026$3,400
May 2026$4,040
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,700$4,187$6,000$7,500$4,000
Townhomes—$4,040$5,166—$4,398
Apartments and Condos$2,700$4,142$6,000—$3,961
Houses$1,550$5,500$6,800$7,500$5,761
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in San Carlos, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in San Carlos, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in San Carlos, CA is $3,408 per month. This is about 77% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in San Carlos, CA?
    The average rent of a house in San Carlos, CA is $5,761 per month. This is about 199% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in San Carlos, CA?
    The average rent of a townhome in San Carlos, CA is $4,398 per month. This is about 128% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in San Carlos, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in San Carlos, CA was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $3,400 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in San Carlos, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in San Carlos, CA was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $4,300 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in San Carlos, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Carlos, CA is $2,700 per month. That is about $456 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in San Carlos, CA?
    There are 42 available rental listings in San Carlos, CA.
  • What are some zip codes in San Carlos, CA?
    San Carlos, CA includes zip codes such as: 94070, 94071, 94003.
  • What are some cities near San Carlos, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Belmont, Emerald Lake Hills, Redwood City, San Mateo, Atherton. These cities may have more rental options to explore.