
Cheap Homes for Rent in Portales, NM from $500 (12 Rentals)
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209 Gidding St

519 1/2 Gidding St

1404 S Avenue J

522 S Ave E
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120 Navajo Rd

618 S Abilene Ave

1105 Wallace St

506 E 1st St

1707 W 17th Ln

720 S Dallas Ave

509 W 2nd St
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Portales, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Portales?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Portales 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,081 | $600 | $2,000 |
Portales 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,359 | $725 | $1,850 |
Portales 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,600 | $1,300 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Portales Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Portales, NM is a 2 Beds unit found at Townsgate Apartments priced from $949. Gidding Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portales apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Townsgate Apartments | 125 Townsgate E | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Gidding Apartments | 3401 Gidding | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
2100 Fred Daugherty Ave | Fred Daugherty L | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
Raintree Apartments | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portales, NM
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portales area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1618 S Ave G Ave Model at 1618 S Ave G Ave, Unit # A in the starting from $800. The second greatest value Portales apartment is the 2100 Fred Daughtery B Model at 2100 Fred Daugherty Ave starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Portales apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1618 S Ave G Ave, Unit # A | 1618 S Ave G Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
2100 Fred Daugherty Ave | 2100 Fred Daughtery B | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Raintree Apartments | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Townsgate Apartments | 129 Townsgate | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Gidding Apartments | 3401 Gidding | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
704 W 13th St, Unit 704 W 13th Street | 704 W 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
806 W Plaza Dr, Unit #B | 806 W Plaza Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
108 Wallace St, Unit #2 | 108 Wallace St | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portales
What type of rentals are currently available in Portales?
There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Portales, NM with pricing that ranges from $495 to $1,350. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portales ranging from $500 to $2,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portales?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portales ranges from $500 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,145.
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