Carlsbad, NM rental market

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Last updated October 20, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Carlsbad, NM is $1,603.

Average rent

$1,603

Month-over-month change

-$397

Year-over-year change

-$197

Available rentals

18

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $3,200.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8001
$9003
$1,0001
$1,1002
$1,2002
$1,3001
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,7001
$1,8001
$1,9001
$2,0002
$2,1004
$2,2003
$2,4002
$2,5002
$3,1001
$3,200+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $197 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,800$2,071
Feb$1,400$1,800
Mar$3,200$1,800
Apr$2,000$1,800
May$2,250$2,500
Jun$2,000$1,800
Jul$1,800$2,000
Aug$1,600$2,300
Sep$1,900$2,100
Oct$1,880$1,850
Nov$1,800No data
Dec$1,700No data

Market temperature

The Carlsbad, NM rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Carlsbad, NM is 20% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Carlsbad, NM?

The average rent in Carlsbad, NM is $1,603.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Carlsbad, NM?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Carlsbad, NM is $950 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM is $1,200 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM is $1,550 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM is $2,100 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, NM is $2,500 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Carlsbad, NM?

Houses in Carlsbad, NM rent between $800 - $3,200 with an average rent of $1,603.

8. How has the rent in Carlsbad, NM changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Carlsbad, NM decreased by $197

9. How much has the rent in Carlsbad, NM increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Carlsbad, NM decreased by $397

10. How many available rentals are there in Carlsbad, NM?

There are currently 18 rentals available in Carlsbad, NM.

11. How do rent prices in Carlsbad, NM compare with the national average?

The average rent in Carlsbad, NM is $1,603 — 19.85% lower the national average of $2,000.

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