Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Carlsbad, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Carlsbad

$1,450/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carlsbad is $1,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carlsbad

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carlsbad rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Carlsbad, NM

Average rent prices in Carlsbad have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $1,270, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad run $1,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,207

7%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,450

2%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,130

8%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,500

12%

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,207

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,130

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

49%

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

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, NM is 12% lower than the median rent in Alto, NM.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Alto

$1,650

increased by17%
Last year
Andrews

$1,057

decreased by10%
Last year
Artesia

$4,650

increased by76%
Last year
Clovis

$1,250

increased by1%
Last year
El Paso

$1,600

increased by7%
Last year
Hobbs

$1,363

decreased by7%
Last year

Cost of living in Carlsbad, NM

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services10% lower
Groceries5% lower
Health2% lower
Housing9% lower
TransportationNo difference
Utilities12% lower

Discover rentals in Carlsbad, NM

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Colina Vista Apartments

604 N 5th St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,048–$1,700

511 W Bonbright St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

1208 W Edwards St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

201 W Hagerman St - Photo 1 of 1

23h 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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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 $1,450 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carlsbad?

Average rent prices in Carlsbad have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Carlsbad rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carlsbad is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $58,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Artesia
Apartments for rent in Carlsbad

1822 Amber Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
2607 Davis St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1208 W Edwards St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1210 W Mermod St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
511 W Bonbright St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
3720 Honeysuckle Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1031 N Spring St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1808 Tower Road, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
2314 Livingston Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
305 N 5th St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
805 Merion Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
807 Preston Trails Ct, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1815 Lanette Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
506 Southern Sky St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
3804 Saguaro Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
4109 Honolulu Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
2404 Howard Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1013 N Richard St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1006 W Mckay St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1010 Albert St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA