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Elephant Butte, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elephant Butte Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elephant Butte, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Springs Pointe in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $700. 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 Elephant Butte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$725
1655 S MainContemporary1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elephant Butte, NM and Nearby

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elephant Butte area is the $1.37 price per square foot The Campania Model at Tuscany Villa and Estates in the in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood starting from $1,680. The second greatest value Elephant Butte apartment is the Desert Stone Model at Copperstone Apartments of Las Cruces starting at $1,510 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elephant Butte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tuscany Villa and EstatesThe Campania2BR,2BA$1.37
Copperstone Apartments of Las CrucesDesert Stone2BR,2BA$1.45
Casa BanderaB12BR,2BA$1.32
1206 Cuba Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.12
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Verge at Las Cruces - Historical Access2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Santa Teresa Terrace2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Alexis Apartments1 Bedroom - Large1BR,1BA$1.50
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elephant Butte

What type of rentals are currently available in Elephant Butte?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Elephant Butte, NM with pricing that ranges from $640 to $2,700. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elephant Butte ranging from $825 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elephant Butte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elephant Butte ranges from $825 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,911.

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