Rent in Carson, CA
Across Carson's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,964 a month, with figures from $1,775–$4,400. The highest typical rent is in 90747 ($4,400) and the lowest in 90745 ($2,318). 4 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay about 0.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,151 | $2,080–$3,190 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $2,402 | $1,238–$3,570 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $2,964 | $1,775–$4,400 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $3,760 | $2,159–$5,580 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $4,208 | $2,733–$6,250 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Carson ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Carson, CA?
- About $2,964 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,775–$4,400. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Carson, CA?
- About $2,402 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,238–$3,570. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Carson, CA?
- About $3,760 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,159–$5,580. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Carson, CA?
- About $2,151 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,080–$3,190. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Carson, CA?
- About $4,208 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,733–$6,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Carson ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 90747 has the highest typical rent at $4,400 a month, and 90745 the lowest at $2,318.
- What is the property tax rate in Carson, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay a typical 0.68% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Carson rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).