Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Average rent in
Carlsbad, NM

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,635. This is -16%, or $302, lower than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,635

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,635. This is -16%, or $302, lower than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
29%
49%
7%
10%
$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 decreased by 11% in the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,475. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,650. Houses for rent in Carlsbad, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,300

8%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,600

10%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,200

13%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,500

113%

84%

Studio

$950

80%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

80%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

113%

Last year

84%

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$1,635
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, NM is 18% lower than the median rent in Alto, NM.

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$1,800

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$850

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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

Apartments for rent in Artesia

Discover rentals in Carlsbad, NM

201 W Hagerman St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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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1709 Callaway Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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1007 Albert St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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328 E Derrick Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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328 E Derrick Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

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1901 Callaway Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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5707 Old Cavern Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

3 bedroom 2 bath home

5707 Old Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Nov 10

1210 W Mermod St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

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2607 Davis St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

4 beds

2 baths

$2,500

$2,400

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