
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitan, NM from $400 (49 Rentals)
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Cottonwood Commons

Los Arcos and Starlight Court

Wilshire Gardens 55+

Saddlecreek Apartments

Christa Lee Manor Apartments

Pueblo Chamisa

La Tierra 55+

Peachtree Canyon Apartments
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Mesa Verde - FREE Utilities

Villas of Briar Ridge

1501 W Hank Ave

2601 Pecan Dr

310 S Kentucky Ave

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Yucca Flats Apartments

Eagle Creek

Woodlands Cabins
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Cielo at Alamogordo

Riverwood

Tia Maria

Canyonstone Apartments

Vista del Sol

Spring River Luxury Apartment Homes

Vista Del Rio-FREE Utilities

Roselawn Manor

100 Lower Terrace Dr
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311 Mechem Dr

205 Mechem Dr

754 W Deming St

Sierra Vista Village

119 Whispering Pines Way

609 W 11th St

708 W 13th St

530 Gabaldon Rd, Unit B

301 Mechem Dr
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602 N Ohio Ave

101 N 25th St

1206 Cuba Rd

2201.5 Stanford Ave

1204 S Missouri Ave

613 S Hemlock Ave

602 S Woody Dr

Riverwood Apartments

25972 US-70
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1604 W Juniper St

1602 W Tilden St

1744 N Ohio Ave

214 Hideaway Ln
Capitan, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan Studio Apartments | $680 | $680 | $680 |
| Capitan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $411 | $1,475 |
| Capitan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $486 | $2,771 |
| Capitan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $621 | $3,336 |
| Capitan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $1,506 | $1,506 |
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Cheapest Available Capitan Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Capitan, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Azotea Apartments 62+ priced from $544. Cottonwood Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $554. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Capitan apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azotea Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $544 |
| Cottonwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $554 |
| Wilshire Gardens 55+ | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $676 |
| Mirador Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Sierra Vista Village | 2B/1B SS | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Saddlecreek Apartments | Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| La Tierra 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Peachtree Canyon Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Mesa Verde - FREE Utilities | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| EMLI Artesia: Income Qualify Today | One Bedroom - 60% Tax Credit | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitan, NM and Nearby
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitan area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath B Model at Villas of Briar Ridge in the starting from $1,524. The second greatest value Capitan apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Tia Maria starting at $1,250 with a $1.39 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitan 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 | $1.28 |
| Tia Maria | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Wilshire Gardens 55+ | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| La Tierra 55+ | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| EMLI Artesia: Income Qualify Today | One Bedroom - 60% Tax Credit | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Azotea Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Cottonwood Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Mirador Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Peachtree Canyon Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Sierra Vista Village | 2B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitan Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitan Apartment is $544 at Azotea Apartments 62+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capitan Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitan is starting from $676 at Wilshire Gardens 55+.
What is the most affordable Capitan Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Capitan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cottonwood Commons and starts from $621.
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