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La Mesa, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Mesa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Mesa, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Springs Pointe in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $700. Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$725
1655 S MainContemporary1BR,1BA$795
Sun Ridge Village1 Bedroom - Small1BR,1BA$800
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, NM and Nearby

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Mesa area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Catlina Model at The Pavilions at South Fork in the starting from $1,275. The second greatest value La Mesa apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden Model at Colony Mesa Apartments starting at $875 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pavilions at South ForkThe Catlina2BR,2BA$1.16
Colony Mesa Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden2BR,1BA$0.81
Pavilions At UniversityAggie2BR,2BA$1.21
Casa BanderaB12BR,2BA$1.33
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Verge at Las Cruces2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Regency Pointe ApartmentsThe Senator1BR,1BA$1.24
Sierra VerdeLa Sierra1BR,1BA$1.30
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in La Mesa?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, NM with pricing that ranges from $640 to $2,800. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Mesa ranging from $850 to $2,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in La Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in La Mesa ranges from $850 to $2,999 with an average monthly rent of $1,472.

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