Cheap Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM from $400 (58 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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Puerta del Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Puerta del Sol

505 W Griggs AveLas Cruces, NM 88005
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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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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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Los Amigos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Amigos

1675 S Telshor BlvdLas Cruces, NM 88011
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Los Altos Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Apartments

2301 El Camino RealLas Cruces, NM 88007
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Buena Vida
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Buena Vida

1505 La Fonda DrLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Alta Tierra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Tierra

1500 E Madrid AveLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Las Cruces, NM

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

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$1,167$62520

Cheapest Available Las Cruces Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Las Cruces, NM is a Studio unit found at Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $725. Mountain Springs Pointe in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Las Cruces apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Sun Ridge Village1 Bedroom - Small1BR,1BA$925
Telshor Terrace Apartments1X11BR,1BA$925
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Alexis Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.26 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.
4201 Northrise Dr, Unit 5064201 Northrise Dr2BR,2BA$1.29
Alexis Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Wyndchase Apartments2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$1.16
2640 Fairway Dr, Unit UnitC2640 Fairway Dr2BR,1BA$1.16
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
448 Dartmouth Ave, Unit C448 Dartmouth Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
Verge at Las Cruces2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Telshor Terrace Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.35
Three Sisters Apts - Income RestrictionsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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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 Mountain Springs Pointe which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Las Cruces costs $1,167.

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 4 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 $331 which is $836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Las Cruces.

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