
Cheap Homes for Rent in Dona Ana County, NM from $800 (12 Rentals)
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1255 E University Ave

1040 Hess Terrace

300 McKinley St

1119 S Mesquite St

1702 Nevada Ave

8875 Calle de Brazito

1018 Alameda Blvd

1108 Stull Dr

1004 Ivydale Dr
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1605 S Telshor Blvd

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Dona Ana County, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Dona Ana County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dona Ana County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,247 | $850 | $1,695 |
Dona Ana County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,796 | $1,195 | $2,950 |
Dona Ana County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,119 | $1,195 | $2,999 |
Dona Ana County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,435 | $2,435 | $2,435 |
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Cheapest Available Dona Ana County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dona Ana County, NM is a Studio unit found at Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $725. 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 Dona Ana County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Mountain Springs Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
1655 S Main | Contemporary | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Sun Ridge Village | 1 Bedroom - Small | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
OMNI-Centre Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dona Ana County, NM
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dona Ana County area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhome - Colony Garden Model at Colony Mesa Apartments in the in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Dona Ana County apartment is the The Catlina Model at The Pavilions at South Fork starting at $1,275 with a $1.16 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dona Ana County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Colony Mesa Apartments | 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhome - Colony Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
The Pavilions at South Fork | The Catlina | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Pavilions At University | Aggie | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Desert Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
700 California Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
2609 Dona Ana Rd, Unit Dona Ana #2 | 2609 Dona Ana Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Verge at Las Cruces | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
2015 Enzie Dr, Unit #1 | 2015 Enzie Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Regency Pointe Apartments | The Ambassador | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
1006 Luna St, Unit 1006 | 1006 Luna St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dona Ana County
What type of rentals are currently available in Dona Ana County?
There are currently 221 Apartments for Rent in Dona Ana County, NM with pricing that ranges from $640 to $2,800. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dona Ana County ranging from $850 to $2,999.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dona Ana County?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dona Ana County ranges from $850 to $2,999 with an average monthly rent of $1,726.
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