
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Las Cruces Neighborhood of Las Cruces, NM from $400 (29 Rentals)
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Mountain Springs Pointe

Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.

1006 Luna St, Unit 1004 Luna
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OMNI-Centre Square

905 Branson Ave

316 Augustine Ave

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Downtown Las Cruces, Las Cruces, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Las Cruces?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Las Cruces Studio Apartments | $687 | $650 | $725 |
Downtown Las Cruces 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,018 | $700 | $1,370 |
Downtown Las Cruces 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $750 | $2,260 |
Downtown Las Cruces 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,025 | $2,490 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Las Cruces Neighborhood of Las Cruces, NM.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Springs Pointe priced from $700. Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown Las Cruces apartments for rent in Las Cruces, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mountain Springs Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Three Sisters Apts - Income Restrictions | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
1655 S Main | Contemporary | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
OMNI-Centre Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Sierra Verde | La Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
700 California Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Pavilions At University | Aggie | 2BR,2BA | $1,055 |
Tuscany Villa and Estates | The Calabria | 2BR,2BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Las Cruces, NM
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Las Cruces area is the $1.37 price per square foot The Campania Model at Tuscany Villa and Estates in the in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood starting from $1,680. The second greatest value Downtown Las Cruces apartment is the Desert Stone Model at Copperstone Apartments of Las Cruces starting at $1,510 with a $1.45 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tuscany Villa and Estates | The Campania | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Copperstone Apartments of Las Cruces | Desert Stone | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Pavilions At University | Aggie | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Eagle Ranch Estates | Dutch | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
700 California Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Sierra Verde | La Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
1006 Luna St, Unit 1004 Luna | 1006 Luna St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
OMNI-Centre Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Three Sisters Apts - Income Restrictions | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Mountain Springs Pointe | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Las Cruces costs $1,660.
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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