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La Plata, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Plata Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Plata, NM is a Studio unit found at River Roost in the Hawks Nest neighborhood priced from $1,294. Red Cliff in the Hawks Nest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Plata apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River RoostA2Studio,1BA$1,294
Red CliffA1 Loft1BR,1BA$1,299
Cannery Apartments Farmington NMOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Skyline ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,849
GaugeB12BR,2BA$2,246

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

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Plata area is the $2.23 price per square foot B1 Model at Gauge in the in the Hawks Nest neighborhood starting from $2,246. The second greatest value La Plata apartment is the 840 Plymouth Dr Model at 840 Plymouth Dr, Unit 201 starting at $1,550 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Hawks Nest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Plata apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GaugeB12BR,2BA$2.23
840 Plymouth Dr, Unit 201840 Plymouth Dr2BR,1BA$1.87
Cannery Apartments Farmington NMFURNISHED One Bed, Utilities, Cable, Internet1BR,1BA$2.42
Skyline ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.08
Red CliffA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.73
River RoostA1FStudio ,1BA$5.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Plata Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in La Plata?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in La Plata is at River Roost listed at $1,294.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Plata Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Plata Apartment is $1,299 at Red Cliff.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Plata is starting from $1,600 at Cannery Apartments Farmington NM.

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