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Carlsbad, NM 88220
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Rental Market Trends in Carlsbad, NM
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Carlsbad, NM is $1,235/month.
Rent in Carlsbad is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,235/month
Average Rent
698 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.2%
Change / Year
31
Available Apartments
Carlsbad rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Carlsbad average $1,083 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad average $1,235 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad average $1,630 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Carlsbad average $1,958 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Carlsbad, NM?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $28 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Carlsbad, NM
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
7%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
57%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
36%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carlsbad, NM?
Because the average rent in Carlsbad is $1,235, you’ll want to make about $4,116 per month or $49,392 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Carlsbad, NM is 7.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Carlsbad is 9.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,083 - $1,958. You can expect to pay 4.7% less for groceries, 11.9% less for utilities, and 0.1% less for transportation.
How does Carlsbad, NM compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Carlsbad, NM to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Carlsbad?
The average rent in Carlsbad is $1,235 per month, which is 25.8% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Carlsbad?
The average rent for a house in Carlsbad, NM is $2,550 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Carlsbad?
Rents in Carlsbad, NM are increasing, with prices up 2.2% year-over-year and $28 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Carlsbad?
In Carlsbad, NM, 57% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.