Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, NM from $517 (34 Rentals)

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River Oaks Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

210 W Riverside DrCarlsbad, NM 88220
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Colina Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colina Vista

604 N 5th StCarlsbad, NM 88220
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Copperstone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Copperstone Apartments

1101 Callaway DrCarlsbad, NM 88220
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Village at Carlsbad
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Carlsbad

3821 National Parks HwyCarlsbad, NM 88220

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property at 1218 W Harrison Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500
Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 5

1218 W Harrison Ave

LovingtonNM88260
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Parkside Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Terrace

300 E White StHobbs, NM 88240
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Sierra Vista Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Vista Village

28 W Martin StRoswell, NM 88203
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Park Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

920 E Michigan AveHobbs, NM 88240
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101 N 25th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 N 25th St

101 N 25th StArtesia, NM 88210
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Skyview Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Skyview Terrace

3600 N Skyview StHobbs, NM 88240
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Carlsbad, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carlsbad Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carlsbad, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Roselawn Manor priced from $517. Sierra Vista Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carlsbad apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roselawn ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$517
Sierra Vista Village2B/1B SS2BR,1BA$700
Jefferson House ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$870
EMLI Artesia: Income Qualify TodayOne Bedroom - 60% Tax Credit1BR,1BA$987
Eagle CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
RiverwoodA11BR,1BA$1,095
Yucca Flats ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
Lovington TrailsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,199
Woodleaf - FREE UtilitiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,249
Summerwind Terrace TownhomesUnfurnished2BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, NM

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carlsbad area is the $1.22 price per square foot Unfurnished Model at Summerwind Terrace Townhomes in the starting from $1,345. The second greatest value Carlsbad apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Lovington Trails starting at $1,449 with a $1.45 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlsbad apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summerwind Terrace TownhomesUnfurnished2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Lovington TrailsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.45
Windscape ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.67
Woodleaf - FREE UtilitiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Yucca Flats ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
EMLI Artesia: Income Qualify TodayOne Bedroom - 60% Tax Credit1BR,1BA$1.28
RiverwoodA11BR,1BA$1.44
Eagle CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Sierra Vista Village2B/1B1BR,1BA$1.17
Roselawn ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carlsbad Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlsbad Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlsbad Apartment is $517 at Roselawn Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carlsbad Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carlsbad is starting from $614 at Roselawn Manor.

What is the most affordable Carlsbad Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carlsbad Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at EMLI Artesia: Income Qualify Today and starts from $1,356.

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