Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dona Ana County, NM from $400 (68 Rentals)

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Elli Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elli Apartments

2301 Kent RdLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Desert Palms
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Palms

2405 W Picacho AveLas Cruces, NM 88007
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Sunset Peak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Peak Apartments

825 S Telshor BlvdLas Cruces, NM 88011
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Puerta del Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Puerta del Sol

505 W Griggs AveLas Cruces, NM 88005
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Falcon Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Ridge Apartments

20 S Chile Capital StHatch, NM 87937
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Espina Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Espina Apartments

2105 S Espina StLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Vista Montana
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Montana

316 Foster RdLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Pines Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pines Apartments

1625 Gladys DrLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Cheapest Available Dona Ana County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dona Ana County, NM is a Studio unit found at Waterford Apartments in the Redd Mulberry neighborhood priced from $715. Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dona Ana County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$715
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$725
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Three Sisters Apts - Income RestrictionsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$755
1655 S MainContemporary1BR,1BA$795
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Desert Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Sun Ridge Village1 Bedroom - Small1BR,1BA$925
Telshor Terrace Apartments1X11BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dona Ana County, NM

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dona Ana County area is the $1.29 price per square foot 4201 Northrise Dr Model at 4201 Northrise Dr, Unit 506 in the starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Dona Ana County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Alexis Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.25 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dona Ana County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4201 Northrise Dr, Unit 5064201 Northrise Dr2BR,2BA$1.29
Alexis Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.25
High Range VillageD2BR,2BA$1.29
Wyndchase Apartments2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$1.16
2640 Fairway Dr, Unit UnitC2640 Fairway Dr2BR,1BA$1.16
448 Dartmouth Ave, Unit C448 Dartmouth Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Desert Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Verge at Las Cruces2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dona Ana County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dona Ana County?

The cheapest apartment in Dona Ana County is Mountain Springs Pointe which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Dona Ana County costs $1,359.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dona Ana County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Dona Ana County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dona Ana County?

Cheap apartments in Dona Ana County have an average cost of $262 which is $1,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dona Ana County.

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