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216 S Avenue I

PortalesNM88130
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Golden Acres Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Acres Senior

718 Wylie Cox CirPortales, NM 88130
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1021 N Mlk Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1021 N Mlk Blvd

1021 N Mlk BlvdClovis, NM 88101
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1517 Cameo St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1517 Cameo St

1517 Cameo StClovis, NM 88101

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804 Stanton Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

804 Stanton Pl

804 Stanton PlClovis, NM 88101
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221 Gayland Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

221 Gayland Dr

221 Gayland DrClovis, NM 88101
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1216 Dartmouth
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1216 Dartmouth

1216 DartmouthClovis, NM 88101
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1021 Gidding St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1021 Gidding St

1021 Gidding StClovis, NM 88101

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Portales, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portales Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portales, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Hotel Clovis Lofts priced from $463. Andalusia Aprtments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $463. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portales apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hotel Clovis Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$463
Andalusia Aprtments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$463
LoLomas Apartments 55+2 BR2BR,1BA$728
300-304 Townsgate Plz304 Townsgate2BR,1BA$1,000
Mesquite Village ApartmentsModel C4BR,2BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portales, NM

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portales area is the $0.93 price per square foot Model C Model at Mesquite Village Apartments in the starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Portales apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Hotel Clovis Lofts starting at $844 with a $0.84 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Portales apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mesquite Village ApartmentsModel C4BR,2BA$0.93
Hotel Clovis Lofts3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$0.84
300-304 Townsgate Plz300 Townsgate2BR,1BA$1.11
Andalusia Aprtments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.84
LoLomas Apartments 55+1 BR1BR,1BA$1.15
806 W Plaza Dr, Unit #B806 W Plaza Dr1BR,1BA$1.15
818 E 7th St, Unit 818818 E 7th St1BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portales Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portales Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portales Apartment is $463 at Hotel Clovis Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Portales Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portales is starting from $563 at Hotel Clovis Lofts.

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