2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carlsbad, NM
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,568 and +35% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $930 |
| 2 | Portales | $930 |
| 3 | Silver City | $960 |
| 4 | Clovis | $980 |
| 5 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 6 | Carlsbad (this page) | $1,080 |
| 7 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 8 | Las Cruces | $1,124 |
| 9 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 11 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 12 | Los Alamos | $1,400 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 14 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $1,695 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $1,695 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 4 | Los Alamos | $1,400 |
| 5 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 7 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 8 | Las Cruces | $1,124 |
| 9 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 10 | Carlsbad (this page) | $1,080 |
| 11 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 12 | Clovis | $980 |
| 13 | Silver City | $960 |
| 14 | Portales | $930 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $930 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Carlsbad.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Carlsbad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs, NM | 70.7 mi | $1,140 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Roswell, NM | 91.9 mi | $1,030 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 115.5 mi | $930 | $-150 (-14%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 128.1 mi | $1,270 | +$190 (+18%) |
| El Paso, TX | 140.9 mi | $1,254 | +$174 (+16%) |
| Portales, NM | 147.8 mi | $930 | $-150 (-14%) |
| Odessa, TX | 148.2 mi | $1,800 | +$720 (+67%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 158.6 mi | $1,130 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 162.4 mi | $1,124 | +$44 (+4%) |
| Midland, TX | 162.8 mi | $1,834 | +$754 (+70%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 184.6 mi | $1,300 | +$220 (+20%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Carlsbad — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Carlsbad, New Mexico is $1,080 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,568.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Carlsbad?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carlsbad expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carlsbad's 2-bedroom median of $1,080 is +35% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carlsbad rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 2-bedroom data, Carlsbad ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Carlsbad?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Roswell ($1,030), Alamogordo ($930), Portales ($930).