Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Average rent in
Carlsbad, NM

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,650. This is -13%, or $250, lower than the national average.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,650

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

35

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,650. This is -13%, or $250, lower than the national average.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
37%
40%
13%
9%
$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 3% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,452. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,785. Houses for rent in Carlsbad, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,150

6%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,610

9%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,800

4%

16%

4 bedroom

$3,000

16%

57%

Studio

$950

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,610

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

57%

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlsbad, NM is 25% lower than the median rent in Alto, NM.

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$1,200

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$1,500

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$1,340

increased by4%

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$1,200

increased by84%

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$1,277

increased by1%

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$2,400

increased by17%

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$1,800

increased by13%

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$895

increased by8%

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$1,210

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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

305 N Halagueno St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

305 N Halagueno St.

N Main St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$950

Apartment for rent

912 Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.7

Very good

912 Franklin St

912 Franklin St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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706 N Guadalupe St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

706 N Guadalupe St

706 N Guadalupe St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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904 N Mesquite St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

$1,100

Price drop

House for rent

405 S Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

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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

Apartment for rent

3107 Standpipe Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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404 S Lake St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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