Cheap Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM from $300 (79 Rentals)

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property at 1116 Plain St

$725

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1116 Plain St

Las CrucesNM88001
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Telshor Apartments
$730 - $900
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Telshor Apartments

999 S Telshor BlvdLas Cruces, NM 88011
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property at 908 Foster Rd

$750

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908 Foster Rd

Las CrucesNM88001

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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 306 S San Pedro St

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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306 S San Pedro St

Las CrucesNM88001
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Elli Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elli Apartments

2301 Kent RdLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Las Cruces, NM

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

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$1,125$52721

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 in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $672. 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 Las Cruces apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mira VistaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$672
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$695
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Buena Vida1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$770
1655 S MainContemporary StudiosStudio,1BA$785
Sierra VerdeLa Sierra1BR,1BA$845
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Colony Mesa ApartmentsCC 2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$890
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$892

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Las Cruces area is the $1.26 price per square foot The Florence Model at Tuscany Villa and Estates in the starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Las Cruces apartment is the C1 Model at Casa Bandera starting at $1,428 with a $1.22 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.
Tuscany Villa and EstatesThe Florence2BR,2BA$1.26
Casa BanderaC13BR,2BA$1.22
The Pavilions at South ForkThe Catlina2BR,2BA$1.28
Wyndchase Apartments2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$1.16
Pavilions At UniversityAggie2BR,2BA$1.15
Colony Mesa ApartmentsCC 2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.14
Buena Vida1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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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 $892.

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

The cheapest apartment in Las Cruces is Mira Vista which is listed at $672, while the average apartment in Las Cruces costs $1,125.

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 6 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 $570 which is $555 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Las Cruces.

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