1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carlsbad, NM
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,568 and +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Carlsbad
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Carlsbad
Compare Carlsbad's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portales | $720 |
| 2 | Alamogordo | $760 |
| 3 | Silver City | $770 |
| 4 | Roswell | $800 |
| 5 | Clovis | $810 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 7 | Farmington | $910 |
| 8 | Carlsbad (this page) | $980 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,016 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,020 |
| 11 | Los Alamos | $1,100 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $1,128 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $1,150 |
| 14 | Rio Rancho | $1,380 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $1,420 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $1,420 |
| 2 | Rio Rancho | $1,380 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,150 |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $1,128 |
| 5 | Los Alamos | $1,100 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,020 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $1,016 |
| 8 | Carlsbad (this page) | $980 |
| 9 | Farmington | $910 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 11 | Clovis | $810 |
| 12 | Roswell | $800 |
| 13 | Silver City | $770 |
| 14 | Alamogordo | $760 |
| 15 | Portales | $720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Carlsbad.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Carlsbad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs, NM | 70.7 mi | $870 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Roswell, NM | 91.9 mi | $800 | $-180 (-18%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 115.5 mi | $760 | $-220 (-22%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 128.1 mi | $1,090 | +$110 (+11%) |
| El Paso, TX | 140.9 mi | $1,074 | +$94 (+10%) |
| Portales, NM | 147.8 mi | $720 | $-260 (-27%) |
| Odessa, TX | 148.2 mi | $1,410 | +$430 (+44%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 158.6 mi | $1,020 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 162.4 mi | $1,016 | +$36 (+4%) |
| Midland, TX | 162.8 mi | $1,564 | +$584 (+60%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 184.6 mi | $1,100 | +$120 (+12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Carlsbad — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Carlsbad, New Mexico is $980 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,568.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Carlsbad?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,200 ($3,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carlsbad expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carlsbad's 1-bedroom median of $980 is +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carlsbad rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 1-bedroom data, Carlsbad ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Carlsbad?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Hobbs ($870), Roswell ($800), Alamogordo ($760).