
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Artesia, NM from $500 (36 Rentals)
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1501 W Hank Ave

1506 W Yucca Ave

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Eagle Creek

Canyonstone Apartments

101 N 25th St

Wilshire Gardens 55+

Saddlecreek Apartments
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Pueblo Chamisa

Mesa Verde - FREE Utilities

Christa Lee Manor Apartments

Villas of Briar Ridge

Yucca Flats Apartments

410 S Union Ave

Riverwood

Tia Maria

Vista del Sol
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Lovington Trails

Vista Del Rio-FREE Utilities

Sierra Vista Village

214 W Mathews St

1 1/2 E La Paloma Ln

1202 S Missouri Ave

708 W 13th St

602 S Pennsylvania Ave
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303 E Bland St

1002 W Deming St

1204 S Missouri Ave

Riverwood Apartments

613 S Hemlock Ave

9 Oak Dr

1744 N Ohio Ave

201 N Mesquite St

1602 W Tilden St
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Artesia, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Artesia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $548 | $1,475 |
| Artesia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $614 | $2,174 |
| Artesia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $707 | $3,156 |
| Artesia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $1,506 | $1,506 |
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Cheapest Available Artesia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Artesia, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Roselawn Manor priced from $517. Wilshire Gardens 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $676. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Artesia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselawn Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $517 |
| Wilshire Gardens 55+ | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $676 |
| Sierra Vista Village | 2B/1B SS | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Mirador Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Mesa Verde - FREE Utilities | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Christa Lee Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom Large | 2BR,2BA | $855 |
| Saddlecreek Apartments | Magnolia | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Artesia, NM and Nearby
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Artesia area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath B Model at Villas of Briar Ridge in the starting from $1,504. The second greatest value Artesia apartment is the Two Bedroom Large Model at Christa Lee Manor Apartments starting at $855 with a $0.90 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Artesia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas of Briar Ridge | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath B | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Christa Lee Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom Large | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Lovington Trails | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Tia Maria | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Wilshire Gardens 55+ | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| EMLI Artesia: Income Qualify Today | One Bedroom - 60% Tax Credit | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Mirador Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Saddlecreek Apartments | Magnolia | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Sierra Vista Village | 2B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Roselawn Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Artesia Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Artesia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Artesia Apartment is $517 at Roselawn Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Artesia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Artesia is starting from $614 at Roselawn Manor.
What is the most affordable Artesia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Artesia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mesa Verde - FREE Utilities and starts from $1,136.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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