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
90
Median Price
$1.05M
Avg Rent
$5,247/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-5,214/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.7%
Avg CoC
-30.0%
P/R Ratio
23.1
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$525K
$5.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3101 Sirena 2bd / 2ba · 968 sqft | A 47 | $659K | $3,933 | $-1,083 |
| 6015 Paseo Salinero 3bd / 2ba · 1,140 sqft | B 45 | $699K | $3,998 | $-1,184 |
| 2251 Altisma Way 2bd / 2ba · 1,031 sqft | B 43 | $570K | $3,259 | $-1,169 |
| 6615 Santa Isabel Street 3bd / 2.5ba · 1,900 sqft | B 42 | $799K | $4,636 | $-1,313 |
| 6004 Paseo Salinero 3bd / 2ba · 1,140 sqft | B 40 | $710K | $3,998 | $-1,375 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 7.53% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.