Cheap Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM from $300 (46 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 3 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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Espina Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Espina Apartments

2105 S Espina StLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Los Amigos
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Amigos

1675 S Telshor BlvdLas Cruces, NM 88011
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Pines Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pines Apartments

1625 Gladys DrLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Telshor Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Telshor Vista

999 S Telshor BlvdLas Cruces, NM 88011
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Buena Vida
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Buena Vida

1505 La Fonda DrLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Valley Verde
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Verde

1751 W Hadley AveLas Cruces, NM 88005
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Las Cruces, NM Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Las Cruces, NM

Pricing Updated: 11/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Las Cruces, NM area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Las Cruces Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Las Cruces$915$35716

Cheapest Available Las Cruces Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Las Cruces, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Mira Vista Villas Senior Living in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $474. E Idaho Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Las Cruces apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mira Vista Villas Senior LivingOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$474
E Idaho Ave1 bed1BR,1BA$600
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$750
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Telshor Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
1655 S MainContemporary1BR,1BA$795
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Sierra VerdeLa Sierra1BR,1BA$845
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$892

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Las Cruces area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2bed 2bath Model at Nambe Ct in the starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Las Cruces apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Alexis Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.16 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Las Cruces apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nambe Ct2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$0.88
Alexis Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Wyndchase Apartments2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$1.16
2640 Fairway Dr, Unit UnitC2640 Fairway Dr2BR,1BA$1.16
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
2609 Dona Ana Rd, Unit 2609 Dona Ana Road2609 Dona Ana Rd2BR,1BA$1.18
Colony Mesa Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath - Colony Mesa2BR,2BA$1.13
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.14
Telshor Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Mira Vista Villas Senior LivingOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.78

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Las Cruces Overview

As an economic and geographic center, Las Cruces is home to many historical, economic and cultural backdrops. It has never been a better time to rent Las Cruces apartments as the unique combination of these three makes it a very exciting place to live as well as a city on the rise with a lot of future potential growth. 

Why live in Las Cruces, NM?

Las Cruces is a fantastic place to live if you are looking for that Southwest lifestyle. Desert and mountain views, outdoor adventure, and proximity to other Southwest cities like El Paso and Albuquerque, makes Las Cruces a little oasis for many.

Las Cruces, NM
Population: 102,926

Ranked #303

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Las Cruces, NM

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Las Cruces Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Las Cruces?

The cheapest apartment in Las Cruces is Mira Vista Villas Senior Living which is listed at $474, while the average apartment in Las Cruces costs $915.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Las Cruces?

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 3 regular apartments in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces?

Cheap apartments in Las Cruces have an average cost of $429 which is $486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Las Cruces.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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