Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Carlsbad, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Carlsbad

$1,500/mo

decreased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carlsbad is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carlsbad

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad run $1,174 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$950

6%

73%

1 bedroom

$1,215

7%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,475

8%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,300

9%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,500

4%

47%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

73%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,215

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

47%

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$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, NM is 19% lower than the median rent in Alto, NM.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Alto

$1,850

decreased by41%
Last year
Andrews

$1,050

decreased by22%
Last year
Artesia

$1,140

decreased by33%
Last year
Clovis

$1,300

increased by11%
Last year
El Paso

$1,600

increased by5%
Last year
Hobbs

$1,312

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

6PLEX CHURCH 1206 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

6PLEX CHURCH 1206

1206 W Church St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Colina Vista Apartments

604 N 5th St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,048–$1,700

Apartment for rent

1303 N Canal St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Carlsbad

Condo for rent

1111 W. McKay St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1111 W. McKay St.

1111 W Mckay St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment 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 $1,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carlsbad?

Average rent prices in Carlsbad have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

How does Carlsbad rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carlsbad is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Carlsbad?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,640/month.

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

805 Merion Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1211 Cedar Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
301 E Rose St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
709 W Stevens St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
708 Monterey St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
506 Southern Sky St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1303 N Canal St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
809 1/2 Pate St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
3804 Saguaro Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
4109 Honolulu Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1013 N Richard St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1001 1/2 W Church St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1006 W Mckay St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1010 Albert St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1013 N 8th St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1024 N Main St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1027 Alamosa St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1029 N Francis St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1112 Tracy Pl, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
1116 Alvarado St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA