4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carlsbad, NM
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Carlsbad, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,568 and +41% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver City | $1,320 |
| 2 | Carlsbad (this page) | $1,490 |
| 3 | Roswell | $1,530 |
| 4 | Alamogordo | $1,580 |
| 5 | Portales | $1,580 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,610 |
| 7 | Clovis | $1,650 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,670 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,732 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,740 |
| 11 | Santa Fe | $2,243 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $2,297 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $2,340 |
| 14 | Los Alamos | $2,350 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $2,815 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $2,815 |
| 2 | Los Alamos | $2,350 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $2,340 |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $2,297 |
| 5 | Santa Fe | $2,243 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,740 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $1,732 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,670 |
| 9 | Clovis | $1,650 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,610 |
| 11 | Portales | $1,580 |
| 12 | Alamogordo | $1,580 |
| 13 | Roswell | $1,530 |
| 14 | Carlsbad (this page) | $1,490 |
| 15 | Silver City | $1,320 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Carlsbad.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Carlsbad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs, NM | 70.7 mi | $1,610 | +$120 (+8%) |
| Roswell, NM | 91.9 mi | $1,530 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 115.5 mi | $1,580 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 128.1 mi | $2,130 | +$640 (+43%) |
| El Paso, TX | 140.9 mi | $2,111 | +$621 (+42%) |
| Portales, NM | 147.8 mi | $1,580 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Odessa, TX | 148.2 mi | $2,573 | +$1,083 (+73%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 158.6 mi | $1,740 | +$250 (+17%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 162.4 mi | $1,732 | +$242 (+16%) |
| Midland, TX | 162.8 mi | $2,910 | +$1,420 (+95%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 184.6 mi | $2,120 | +$630 (+42%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Carlsbad — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Carlsbad?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Carlsbad, New Mexico is $1,490 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,568.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Carlsbad?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,600 ($4,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carlsbad expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carlsbad's 4+ bedroom median of $1,490 is +41% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carlsbad rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 4+ bedroom data, Carlsbad ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Carlsbad?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Carlsbad.