
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lea County, NM from $300 (7 Rentals)
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Lea County, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lea County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lea County Studio Apartments | $770 | $770 | $770 |
Lea County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,120 | $324 | $2,100 |
Lea County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $383 | $3,859 |
Lea County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $438 | $5,535 |
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Cheapest Available Lea County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lea County, NM is a 2 Beds unit found at Summerwind Terrace Townhomes priced from $1,295. Sorrento Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lea County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Summerwind Terrace Townhomes | Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Sorrento Apartments | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Windscape Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,576 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lea County, NM
As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lea County area is the $1.37 price per square foot Salinas Model at Homestead Apartments in the starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Lea County apartment is the Unfurnished Model at Summerwind Terrace Townhomes starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lea County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Homestead Apartments | Salinas | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Summerwind Terrace Townhomes | Unfurnished | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Sorrento Villas | 2x2 (1088sf) B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Windscape Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Sorrento Apartments | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lea County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lea County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lea County Apartment is $1,350 at Sorrento Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lea County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lea County is starting from $1,295 at Summerwind Terrace Townhomes.
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