Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Average rent in
Carlsbad, NM

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.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,550

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
44%
31%
15%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$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 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.

Rent comparables in
Carlsbad, NM

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

-

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%

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$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

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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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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