3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carlsbad, NM
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,568 and +33% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clovis | $1,250 |
| 2 | Silver City | $1,280 |
| 3 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 4 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 5 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,410 |
| 7 | Carlsbad (this page) | $1,430 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,562 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,570 |
| 11 | Los Alamos | $1,890 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $1,939 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $1,980 |
| 14 | Santa Fe | $2,137 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $2,375 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $2,375 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $2,137 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,980 |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $1,939 |
| 5 | Los Alamos | $1,890 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,570 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $1,562 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 9 | Carlsbad (this page) | $1,430 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,410 |
| 11 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 12 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 13 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 14 | Silver City | $1,280 |
| 15 | Clovis | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Carlsbad.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Carlsbad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs, NM | 70.7 mi | $1,410 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Roswell, NM | 91.9 mi | $1,330 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 115.5 mi | $1,310 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 128.1 mi | $1,760 | +$330 (+23%) |
| El Paso, TX | 140.9 mi | $1,735 | +$305 (+21%) |
| Portales, NM | 147.8 mi | $1,310 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Odessa, TX | 148.2 mi | $2,180 | +$750 (+52%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 158.6 mi | $1,570 | +$140 (+10%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 162.4 mi | $1,562 | +$132 (+9%) |
| Midland, TX | 162.8 mi | $2,356 | +$926 (+65%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 184.6 mi | $1,810 | +$380 (+27%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Carlsbad — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Carlsbad?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Carlsbad, New Mexico is $1,430 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,568.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Carlsbad?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,200 ($4,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carlsbad expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carlsbad's 3-bedroom median of $1,430 is +33% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carlsbad rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 3-bedroom data, Carlsbad ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Carlsbad?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Hobbs ($1,410), Roswell ($1,330), Alamogordo ($1,310).