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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Las Cruces, NM

Pricing Updated: 08/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Las Cruces, NM area range in price from $527 to $1,520 with an overall median price of $900. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Las Cruces Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Las Cruces$900$52723

Cheapest Available Las Cruces Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Las Cruces, NM is a Studio unit found at Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $695. Mountain Springs Pointe in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Las Cruces apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$695
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Buena Vida1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Las Cruces area is the $1.07 price per square foot C4 Model at Casas De Soledad in the starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Las Cruces apartment is the Three Bedroom 1025 SF Model at Vista Montana starting at $933 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood. 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.
Casas De SoledadC42BR,2.5BA$1.07
Vista MontanaThree Bedroom 1025 SF3BR,2BA$0.91
Pavilions At UniversityAggie2BR,2BA$1.15
Wyndchase Apartments2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$1.16
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
1802 Missouri Ave, Unit B1802 Missouri Ave2BR,2BA$1.09
Alta Tierra2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.14
Regency Pointe ApartmentsThe Ambassador1BR,1BA$1.13
Buena Vida1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Las Cruces

What type of rentals are currently available in Las Cruces?

There are currently 206 Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM with pricing that ranges from $527 to $5,075. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Las Cruces ranging from $895 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Las Cruces?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Las Cruces ranges from $895 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,690.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Las Cruces?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Las Cruces range from $710 to $5,075, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,038.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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