Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, NM from $300 (5 Rentals)

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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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Carlsbad, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carlsbad Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carlsbad, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Roselawn Manor priced from $422. Sierra Vista Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carlsbad apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roselawn ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$422
Sierra Vista Village1B/1B Flat1BR,1BA$650
Jefferson House ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, NM and Nearby

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carlsbad area is the $1.18 price per square foot Unfurnished Model at Summerwind Terrace Townhomes in the starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Carlsbad apartment is the 2x2 (1088sf) B3 Model at Sorrento Villas starting at $1,625 with a $1.49 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$1.18
Sorrento Villas2x2 (1088sf) B32BR,2BA$1.49
Tia MariaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Windscape ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.82
EMLI Artesia: Income Qualify TodayOne Bedroom - 60% Tax Credit1BR,1BA$1.28
Vista del SolOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Yucca Flats ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Eagle CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Sierra Vista Village2B/1B1BR,1BA$1.42
Roselawn ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.72

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Getting Around Carlsbad, NM

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38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $422 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 $500 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 Windscape Apartments and starts from $1,424.

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