Cheap Homes for Rent in Dona Ana County, NM from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Dona Ana County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dona Ana County, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Mira Vista Villas Senior Living in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $474. 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 $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dona Ana County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mira Vista Villas Senior LivingOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$474
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$695
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Buena Vida1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$770
340 Las CrucesPeaceful courtyard1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dona Ana County, NM

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dona Ana County area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Alexis Apartments in the starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Dona Ana County apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at The Miranda starting at $925 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood. 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.
Alexis Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
The Miranda2bd/2ba2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Telshor Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Colony Mesa ApartmentsCC 2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Regency Pointe ApartmentsThe Royale2BR,1BA$1.13
1014 Elm St, Unit # B1014 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.12
Desert Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
2245 Bex St, Unit D2245 Bex St2BR,2BA$1.12
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.14
Mira Vista Villas Senior LivingOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Dona Ana County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dona Ana County?

There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Dona Ana County, NM with pricing that ranges from $474 to $2,550. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dona Ana County ranging from $850 to $2,799.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dona Ana County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dona Ana County ranges from $850 to $2,799 with an average monthly rent of $1,735.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dona Ana County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dona Ana County range from $705 to $2,490, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $915.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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