Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Average rent in
Carlsbad, NM

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,627. This is -14%, or $272, lower than the national average.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,627

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,627. This is -14%, or $272, lower than the national average.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

36%
43%
10%
10%
$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 price trends in
Carlsbad, NM

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM have remained the same 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.

Rent comparables in
Carlsbad, NM

The monthly rent for an apartment in Carlsbad, NM is $1,605. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM costs about $1,174 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,710. Houses for rent in Carlsbad, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$600

2%

24%

2 bedroom

$1,635

3%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,800

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,500

40%

87%

Studio

$875

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,635

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

87%

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$1,627
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, NM is 10% 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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

11% lower

Groceries

5% lower

Health

7% lower

Housing

15% lower

Transportation

4% higher

Utilities

14% lower

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Discover rentals in Carlsbad, NM

706 N Guadalupe St - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

7.7

Very good

706 N Guadalupe St

706 North Guadalupe Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Copperridge - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Copperridge

900 Lamont Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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5d+ ago

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201 W Hagerman St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

201 W Hagerman St

201 W Hagerman St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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921 North Halagueno Street #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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921 North Halagueno Street #NA, Carlsbad, NM 88220

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

House for rent

Available Jun 15

3107 Standpipe Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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328 East Derrick Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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328 East Derrick Road, Carlsbad, NM 88220

3 beds

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$1,700

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5d+ ago

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