Carlsbad / La Costa
92009 · Carlsbad
La Costa and eastern Carlsbad — family-friendly master-planned communities, top-rated schools, and newer construction. The bread-and-butter of Carlsbad investment.
Active Listings
80
Median Price
$1.20M
Avg Rent
$4,606/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-7,719/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.3%
Avg CoC
-29.0%
P/R Ratio
27.4
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$479K
$7.2M
Highlights
- ✓Excellent schools (Carlsbad Unified) drive family rental demand
- ✓Large inventory of 3-4 BR homes ideal for long-term tenants
- ✓La Costa Resort area adds short-term rental potential
- ✓Close to Batiquitos Lagoon and hiking trails
Investor Notes
- ◈HOA-heavy — many communities have $200-400/mo HOA
- ◈Strong rent data coverage (~85%) — confident rent estimates
- ◈Newer construction = lower maintenance but higher HOA
- ◈Strong appreciation history (~6% annualized over 10yr)
Demographics
Vibe
Affluent suburban families
Median Income
~$130K
Top Employers
Biotech corridor, Legoland, ViaSat, Thermo Fisher
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2537 Navarra Drive 3bd / 2.5ba · 2,020 sqft | D 6 | $749K | $4,685 | $-2,561 |
| 6008 Paseo Salinero Drive 3bd / 2ba · 1,044 sqft | D 5 | $710K | $3,753 | $-2,567 |
| 7538 Gibraltar Street 3bd / 2ba · 1,339 sqft | D 5 | $810K | $4,332 | $-2,877 |
| 7373 Alicante 3bd / 2.5ba · 2,848 sqft | D 5 | $1525K | $7,768 | $-5,571 |
| 2005 Costa Del Mar Rd 1bd / 1.5ba · 791 sqft | D 5 | $725K | $4,112 | $-2,619 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.