Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Las Cruces Neighborhood of Las Cruces, NM from $400 (28 Rentals)

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Puerta del Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Puerta del Sol

505 W Griggs AveLas Cruces, NM 88005
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Espina Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Espina Apartments

2105 S Espina StLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Vista Montana
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Montana

316 Foster RdLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Los Altos Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Apartments

2301 El Camino RealLas Cruces, NM 88007
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Alta Tierra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Tierra

1500 E Madrid AveLas Cruces, NM 88001
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Valley Verde
3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Verde

1751 W Hadley AveLas Cruces, NM 88005
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Downtown Las Cruces, Las Cruces, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Las Cruces Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Las Cruces area of Las Cruces, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Springs Pointe priced from $700. Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Las Cruces apartments for rent in Las Cruces, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$750
Three Sisters Apts - Income RestrictionsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$755
1655 S MainContemporary1BR,1BA$795
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Colony Mesa Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden1BR,1BA$835
Sierra VerdeLa Sierra1BR,1BA$845
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Las Cruces, NM

As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Las Cruces area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 700 California Ave in the in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Downtown Las Cruces apartment is the 2609 Dona Ana Rd Model at 2609 Dona Ana Rd, Unit Dona Ana #2 starting at $950 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Las Cruces apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
2609 Dona Ana Rd, Unit Dona Ana #22609 Dona Ana Rd2BR,1BA$1.14
Tuscany Villa and EstatesThe Abruzzo1BR,1BA$1.51
Colony Mesa Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden1BR,1BA$1.07
1006 Luna St, Unit 10061006 Luna St2BR,1BA$1.27
Casa BanderaA11BR,1BA$1.49
Quail Ridge ApartmentsFalcon1BR,1BA$1.77
Sierra VerdeLa Sierra1BR,1BA$1.30
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Three Sisters Apts - Income RestrictionsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Downtown Las Cruces, Las Cruces, NM

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Among neighborhoods in Las Cruces, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Las Cruces Neighborhood in Las Cruces, NM

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Las Cruces Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Las Cruces?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Las Cruces is Mountain Springs Pointe which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Las Cruces costs $1,660.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Las Cruces?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown Las Cruces that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Las Cruces?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Las Cruces have an average cost of $387 which is $1,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Las Cruces.

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