Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 21, 2026
Last updated on March 21, 2026
Last updated on March 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,550. This is -19%, or $360, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,550. This is -19%, or $360, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM have increased by 31% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Carlsbad, NM is $1,365. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,450. Houses for rent in Carlsbad, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 8% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 22% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 15% | 63% | |
Studio | $950 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Carlsbad, NM.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,365 | 8% | 9% | |
Houses | $2,000 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
63%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Carlsbad, NM.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,365
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
14%
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.
Median rent prices in Carlsbad, NM for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alto, NM.
Carlsbad
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, NM is 11% higher than the median rent in Alto, NM.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 11% lower |
Groceries | 5% lower |
Health | 7% lower |
Housing | 15% lower |
Transportation | 4% higher |
Utilities | 14% lower |
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
4 beds
3 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
17h ago
3821 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$1,890
Apartment for rent
3d ago
501 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
308 N Mesquite St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
17h ago
3821 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$1,890
Apartment for rent
1d ago
806 Hidalgo Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$2,220
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3108 Standpipe Rd #NA, Carlsbad, NM 88220
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
3d ago
501 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
17h ago
3821 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$1,890
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
3h ago
210 W Riverside Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3108 Standpipe Rd #NA, Carlsbad, NM 88220
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Apr 15
1d ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
3d ago
501 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
308 N Mesquite St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent