Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
Carlsbad, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carlsbad
$1,641/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Carlsbad is $1,641 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $259 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carlsbad
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carlsbad rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carlsbad, NM
Average rent prices in Carlsbad have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Carlsbad, NM
Rent prices in Carlsbad vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carlsbad is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad run $1,302 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,680.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  9% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,315 | No Change | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,610 |  1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 6% |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 9% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,600 | 23% | - | |
Houses | $2,500 | 13% | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,315
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,610
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
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
$1,450
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
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.
How does rent in Carlsbad, NM compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carlsbad and Alto by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carlsbad
14%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, NM is 7% lower than the median rent in Alto, NM.
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Cost of living in Carlsbad, NM
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 9% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 12% lower |
Discover rentals in Carlsbad, NM
5d+ ago
604 N 5th St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,048–$1,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
201 W Hagerman St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,450
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
4 beds
2 baths
$2,815
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Carlsbad
102 E Riverside Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
14m ago
Verified
3821 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,002
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1813 Amber Dr #NA, Carlsbad, NM 88220
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
806 Hidalgo Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,105
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
4 beds
2 baths
$2,815
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
14m ago
Verified
3821 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,002
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1813 Amber Dr #NA, Carlsbad, NM 88220
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2404 Howard Rd #2404, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 8
14m ago
Verified
3821 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,002
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
201 W Hagerman St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
308 N Mesquite St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carlsbad, NM
Quick answers to common questions about the Carlsbad rental market.
How much is rent in Carlsbad?
The average rent in Carlsbad is $1,641 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carlsbad?
Average rent prices in Carlsbad have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Carlsbad rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carlsbad is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $259 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carlsbad?
To comfortably afford rent in Carlsbad, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carlsbad?
February offers the lowest rents in Carlsbad, with prices running about 44% lower than the peak month of May, making winter the best time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).