
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, NM from $300 (31 Rentals)
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Tia Maria

Vista del Sol

Vista Del Rio-FREE Utilities

Riverwood

Avalon at Carlsbad

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Colina Vista

Riverwood Apartments

Copperstone Apartments

Village at Carlsbad

302 North Lake

705 N Elm St

Jefferson House Apartments
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EMLI Artesia: Income Qualify Today

Eagle Creek

Woodleaf - FREE Utilities

Canyonstone Apartments

Lovington Trails

Windscape Apartments

Summerwind Terrace Townhomes
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Parkside Terrace

Roselawn Manor

812 Badger St

Sierra Vista Village

Park Place

911.5 Bullock Ct

1122 3 E Broadway St
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101 N 25th St

Skyview Terrace

1516 W Hank Ave
Carlsbad, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carlsbad?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Studio Apartments | $770 | $770 | $770 |
| Carlsbad 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $870 | $1,455 |
| Carlsbad 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $970 | $2,900 |
| Carlsbad 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $1,356 | $2,055 |
| Carlsbad 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $1,506 | $1,506 |
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Cheapest Available Carlsbad Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carlsbad, NM is a 2 Beds unit found at Sierra Vista Village priced from $700. Jefferson House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carlsbad apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Village | 2B/1B SS | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Jefferson House Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| EMLI Artesia: Income Qualify Today | One Bedroom - 60% Tax Credit | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
| Yucca Flats Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Eagle Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Vista del Sol | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Vista Del Rio-FREE Utilities | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Woodleaf - FREE Utilities | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Tia Maria | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Summerwind Terrace Townhomes | Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlsbad, NM and Nearby
As of April 28, 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 B2 Model at Windscape Apartments starting at $1,823 with a $1.79 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlsbad apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerwind Terrace Townhomes | Unfurnished | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Windscape Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Tia Maria | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Woodleaf - FREE Utilities | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| EMLI Artesia: Income Qualify Today | One Bedroom - 60% Tax Credit | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Vista del Sol | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Yucca Flats Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Eagle Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Vista Del Rio-FREE Utilities | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Sierra Vista Village | 2B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 $700 at Sierra Vista Village.
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 $700 at Sierra Vista Village.
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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