
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Las Cruces Neighborhood of Las Cruces, NM from $400 (9 Rentals)
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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 | $790 | $700 | $1,100 |
Downtown Las Cruces 2 Bedroom Apartments | $901 | $750 | $1,095 |
Downtown Las Cruces 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,039 | $1,039 | $1,039 |
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There are currently 9 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Mountain Springs Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Three Sisters Apts - Income Restrictions | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Wyndchase Apartments (old) | 2bed 2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
700 California Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Three Sisters Apts - Income Restrictions | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Mountain Springs Pointe | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
1655 S Main | Contemporary | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
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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 $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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