Carlsbad, NM rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Carlsbad, NM is $2,200.

Average rent

$2,200

Month-over-month change

-$300

Year-over-year change

+$600

Available rentals

18

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $950 to $3,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9003
$1,0002
$1,4001
$1,5002
$1,6002
$1,7002
$1,8002
$2,1001
$2,2003
$2,3004
$2,4002
$2,5001
$2,8001
$2,9003
$3,0002
$3,4001
$3,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $600 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$1,900No data
Oct$1,880No data
Nov$1,800No data
Dec$1,700No data

Market temperature

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

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Carlsbad, NM is 5% higher than the national average.

Carlsbad, NMvs.

$2,200

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Carlsbad, NM is $2,200.

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

Houses in Carlsbad, NM rent between $950 - $3,500 with an average rent of $2,200.

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

In the last year, the rent in Carlsbad, NM increased by $600

4. 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 $300

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

There are currently 18 rentals available in Carlsbad, NM.

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

The average rent in Carlsbad, NM is $2,200 — 4.76% higher the national average of $2,100.

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