Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Las Cruces Neighborhood of Las Cruces, NM from $400 (9 Rentals)

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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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Vista Montana
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Montana

316 Foster RdLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Downtown Las Cruces, Las Cruces, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Las Cruces Apartments for Rent

 

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

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Las Cruces, NM

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Las Cruces area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2bed 2bath Model at Wyndchase Apartments (old) in the in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second greatest value Downtown Las Cruces apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 700 California Ave starting at $995 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Las Cruces apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wyndchase Apartments (old)2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$1.16
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Three Sisters Apts - Income RestrictionsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Mountain Springs Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
1655 S MainContemporary1BR,1BA$2.45
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Las Cruces, Las Cruces, NM

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Las Cruces, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Las Cruces Neighborhood in Las Cruces, NM

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Las Cruces Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Las Cruces is Mountain Springs Pointe which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Las Cruces costs $1,039.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown Las Cruces that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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