
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dona Ana County, NM from $527 (65 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Dona Ana County.


1102 Van Patten Ave

Presidio Apartments

Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.

393 E San Miguel St

Total Monthly Price
Telshor Apartments

Mountain Springs Pointe

905 Branson Ave

908 Foster Rd

Buena Vida
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Waterford Apartments

1655 S Main

316 Richard Dr

5075 Inspiration

5046 Inspiration

1406 S Espina St

1402 S Espina St

Los Altos

Vista Montana

Desert Pointe
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Woodcrest Apartments

Colony Mesa Apartments

Regency Pointe Apartments

Peachtree Canyon Apartments

Sierra Verde

The Miranda

2135 Garrison Rd

OMNI-Centre Square

Casa Bandera

Alta Tierra
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1305 Plain St

5215 Central Ave

1255 W Ethel Ave

Telshor Terrace Apartments

Villa del Sol Senior Apartments

Elli Apartments

Three Sisters Apts - Income Restrictions

St. Genevieves Village Senior Apartments

Montana Senior Village I & II

Puerta del Sol
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Sunset Peak Apartments

Falcon Ridge Apartments

Casa Pueblo & Foster Apartments

Los Amigos

Town and Country Apartments

Desert Palms

Villa Sierra Apartments

Pines Apartments

Mesilla Manor Apartments

Treehouse Terrace Apartments
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Dona Ana County, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dona Ana County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dona Ana County Studio Apartments | $853 | $650 | $1,100 |
| Dona Ana County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $527 | $1,900 |
| Dona Ana County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $600 | $2,550 |
| Dona Ana County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $715 | $2,694 |
| Dona Ana County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $1,038 | $1,795 |
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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 Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $695. Presidio Apartments in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dona Ana County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Presidio Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| sc-san-393 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Mountain Springs Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Buena Vida | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| 1655 S Main | Contemporary Studios | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Desert Pointe | Flat | 2BR,2BA | $830 |
| OMNI-Centre Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Alta Tierra | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $892 |
| Telshor Terrace Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dona Ana County, NM
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dona Ana County area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3bd/2ba Model at The Miranda in the in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Dona Ana County apartment is the Aggie Model at Pavilions At University starting at $1,145 with a $1.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miranda | 3bd/2ba | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
| Pavilions At University | Aggie | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Wyndchase Apartments | 2bed 2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 2640 Fairway Dr, Unit FairwayUnit | 2640 Fairway Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 2033 S Don Roser Dr, Unit B | 2033 S Don Roser Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Woodcrest Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Regency Pointe Apartments | The Royale | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Desert Pointe | Flat | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Colony Mesa Apartments | CM 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Alta Tierra | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dona Ana County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dona Ana County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dona Ana County is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dona Ana County?
The cheapest apartment in Dona Ana County is Presidio Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Dona Ana County costs $1,175.
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 11 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 $313 which is $862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dona Ana County.
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