West Carson, California Rental Market Trends
Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the West Carson, California rental market.
West Carson, California
Average Apartment Rent
$2,989
Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent
4.2%
As of March 2026
Compared to a year ago, West Carson, California apartments have recorded a 4.2% rent increase.
West Carson, California Average apartment rent trend
West Carson, California Average Apartment Rent
West Carson, California Apartment rent ranges
At 59.42%, apartments priced Over $3,000 represent the bulk of West Carson, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 3.38%.
West Carson, California Housing tenure**
Renters take up 27% of West Carson, California real estate, occupying a total of 2,109 units, while homeowners live in 5,833 properties.
Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**
4
Renter median household income**
$69,472
Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**
2.64
Rental vacancy rate**
1.9%
West Carson, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**
There are 793 rentals in West Carson, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 38%. Units with 4 beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (4%), amounting to 86 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in West Carson, California homes for rent is 4.
West Carson, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**
Most condos for rent in West Carson, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (28%), followed by those in the 45 - 54 years age group (19%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.
West Carson, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**
West Carson, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**
A total of 1,225 apartments for rent in West Carson, California, or 58% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 32% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 677 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in West Carson, California is 2.64.
West Carson, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**
In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 32% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 9% of the homes for rent in West Carson, California.
West Carson, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**
The highest share of West Carson, California apartment rentals, namely 21% or 449 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (20%, 430 units), and the ones Built 1950 - 1959 (20%, 412 units).
West Carson, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**
Median year renter moved into unit 2015
Most West Carson, California renters (46%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 3% of them moved in 1990 to 1999. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their West Carson, California condos for rent is 2015.
West Carson, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**
When it comes to transportation options, 41% of West Carson, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 32% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 13% have 3 vehicles available.
West Carson, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**
West Carson, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all West Carson, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.
*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.
**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
