Cheap Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM from $527 (120 Rentals)

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Telshor Apartments
$730 - $900

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 30

Telshor Apartments

999 S Telshor BlvdLas Cruces, NM 88011
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property at 905 Branson Ave
$750
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905 Branson Ave

Las CrucesNM88001
property at 908 Foster Rd
$750
1 Bedroom Rentals
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908 Foster Rd

Las CrucesNM88001

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$795
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1406 S Espina St

Las CrucesNM88001

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2245 Bex St, Unit A
$995

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

2245 Bex St, Unit A

2245 Bex StLas Cruces, NM 88005
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property at 1323 S Almendra St
$1,000

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1323 S Almendra St, Unit B

1323 S Almendra St
Las CrucesNM88001
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property at 1190 3rd St
$1,025

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1190 3rd St

Las CrucesNM88005
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Las Cruces, NM

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Las Cruces, NM area range in price from $527 to $1,795 with an overall median price of $986. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Las Cruces Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Las Cruces$986$52731

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 $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 Las Cruces apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$695
Presidio Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Buena Vida1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$770
1655 S MainContemporary StudiosStudio,1BA$795
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$865
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$892
Telshor Terrace Apartments1X11BR,1BA$900
Park Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$906
Colony Mesa ApartmentsCM 2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Las Cruces area is the $0.87 price per square foot Four Bedroom 1194 SF Model at Vista Montana in the in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood starting from $1,038. The second greatest value Las Cruces apartment is the 3bd/2ba Model at The Miranda starting at $1,025 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood. 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.
Vista MontanaFour Bedroom 1194 SF4BR,2BA$0.87
The Miranda3bd/2ba3BR,1.5BA$0.89
Pavilions At UniversityAggie2BR,2BA$1.15
Wyndchase Apartments2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$1.16
2640 Fairway Dr, Unit FairwayUnit2640 Fairway Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
2033 S Don Roser Dr, Unit B2033 S Don Roser Dr2BR,1BA$1.11
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Regency Pointe ApartmentsThe Royale2BR,1BA$1.13
Colony Mesa ApartmentsCM 2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.14

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Las Cruces Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Las Cruces?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Las Cruces is under $925.

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

The cheapest apartment in Las Cruces is Presidio Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Las Cruces costs $986.

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 10 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 $554 which is $432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Las Cruces.

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