Studio Apartment Rent in Carlsbad, NM
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Carlsbad, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $1,568 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Carlsbad
Compare Carlsbad's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New Mexico
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $640 |
| 2 | Clovis | $670 |
| 3 | Portales | $680 |
| 4 | Roswell | $750 |
| 5 | Silver City | $770 |
| 6 | Carlsbad (this page) | $790 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $800 |
| 8 | Santa Teresa | $800 |
| 9 | Hobbs | $810 |
| 10 | Farmington | $890 |
| 11 | Albuquerque | $949 |
| 12 | Los Lunas | $970 |
| 13 | Los Alamos | $990 |
| 14 | Rio Rancho | $1,165 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $1,283 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New Mexico
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $1,283 |
| 2 | Rio Rancho | $1,165 |
| 3 | Los Alamos | $990 |
| 4 | Los Lunas | $970 |
| 5 | Albuquerque | $949 |
| 6 | Farmington | $890 |
| 7 | Hobbs | $810 |
| 8 | Santa Teresa | $800 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $800 |
| 10 | Carlsbad (this page) | $790 |
| 11 | Silver City | $770 |
| 12 | Roswell | $750 |
| 13 | Portales | $680 |
| 14 | Clovis | $670 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $640 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Carlsbad.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Carlsbad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs, NM | 70.7 mi | $810 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Roswell, NM | 91.9 mi | $750 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 115.5 mi | $640 | $-150 (-19%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 128.1 mi | $870 | +$80 (+10%) |
| El Paso, TX | 140.9 mi | $868 | +$78 (+10%) |
| Portales, NM | 147.8 mi | $680 | $-110 (-14%) |
| Odessa, TX | 148.2 mi | $1,403 | +$613 (+78%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 158.6 mi | $800 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 162.4 mi | $800 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Midland, TX | 162.8 mi | $1,556 | +$766 (+97%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 184.6 mi | $910 | +$120 (+15%) |
Studio rent in Carlsbad — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Carlsbad?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Carlsbad, New Mexico is $790 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $1,568.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Carlsbad?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,600 ($2,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carlsbad expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Carlsbad's studio median of $790 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carlsbad rank for studio rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with studio data, Carlsbad ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Carlsbad?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Roswell ($750), Alamogordo ($640), Portales ($680).