Average Rent in Carlsbad, NM and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Carlsbad, NM

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,800. This is -9% lower than the national average.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,800

24%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,800. This is -9% lower than the national average.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

33%

21%

13%

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

71%

29%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Carlsbad, NM
The monthly rent for an apartment in Carlsbad, NM is $1,440. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM costs about $1,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,785. Houses for rent in Carlsbad, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.


1 bedroom	$1,075	8%	9%
2 bedroom	$1,697	2%	16%
3 bedroom	$2,500	No Change	23%
4 bedroom	$4,500	2%	128%
Studio	$5,000	20%	325%


Apartments	$1,440	15%	No Change
Condos	$1,800	7%	-
Houses	$2,500	1%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

325%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

Last year

128%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carlsbad, NM, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Carlsbad, NM to other cities

Median rent prices in Carlsbad, NM for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alto, NM.

Carlsbad

Median rent price$1,800

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,862

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, NM is 3% lower than the median rent in Alto, NM.

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Cost of living in
Carlsbad, NM

The overall cost of living in Carlsbad, NM is 10% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.