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Portales, NM Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Townsgate Apartments125 Townsgate E2BR,1BA$949
Gidding Apartments3401 Gidding2BR,1BA$950
2100 Fred Daugherty AveFred Daugherty L2BR,2BA$1,000
Raintree ApartmentsC12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1618 S Ave G Ave, Unit # A1618 S Ave G Ave2BR,2BA$0.67
2100 Fred Daugherty Ave2100 Fred Daughtery B2BR,2BA$0.91
Raintree ApartmentsC12BR,2BA$1.32
Townsgate Apartments129 Townsgate2BR,1BA$1.06
Gidding Apartments3401 Gidding2BR,1BA$1.06
704 W 13th St, Unit 704 W 13th Street704 W 13th St2BR,1BA$1.00
806 W Plaza Dr, Unit #B806 W Plaza Dr1BR,1BA$1.11
108 Wallace St, Unit #2108 Wallace St1BR,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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