Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Las Cruces Neighborhood of Las Cruces, NM from $300 (36 Rentals)

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$725

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1116 Plain St

Las CrucesNM88001

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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Espina Apartments

2105 S Espina StLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Valley Verde
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Verde

1751 W Hadley AveLas Cruces, NM 88005
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NMSU Miltons Place Apts!
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

NMSU Miltons Place Apts!

2125 S Espina StLas Cruces, NM 88001
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NMSU Casabella
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

NMSU Casabella

2306 S Espina StLas 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 1 Bed unit found at Mira Vista Villas Senior Living priced from $474. Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Las Cruces apartments for rent in Las Cruces, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mira Vista Villas Senior LivingOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$474
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$695
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Presidio Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
1655 S MainContemporary StudiosStudio,1BA$785
340 Las CrucesPeaceful courtyard1BR,1BA$785
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$892
The Miranda2bd/2ba2BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Las Cruces, NM

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Las Cruces area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2bed 2bath Model at Wyndchase Apartments in the in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second greatest value Downtown Las Cruces apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at The Miranda starting at $925 with a $0.93 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 Apartments2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$1.16
The Miranda2bd/2ba2BR,1.5BA$0.93
1014 Elm St, Unit UNIT # B1014 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.12
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
2609 Dona Ana Rd2609 Dona Ana Rd2BR,1BA$1.18
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.14
Presidio Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Mira Vista Villas Senior LivingOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.78
340 Las CrucesPeaceful courtyard1BR,1BA$1.32
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47

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Downtown Las Cruces, Las Cruces, NM

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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 Mira Vista Villas Senior Living which is listed at $474, while the average apartment in Downtown Las Cruces costs $1,087.

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 3 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Las Cruces?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Las Cruces have an average cost of $397 which is $690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Las Cruces.

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