Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Las Cruces Neighborhood of Las Cruces, NM from $900 (3 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Las Cruces, NM

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Las Cruces area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden Model at Colony Mesa Apartments in the in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Downtown Las Cruces apartment is the Aggie Model at Pavilions At University starting at $1,205 with a $1.21 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.
Colony Mesa Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden2BR,1BA$0.81
Pavilions At UniversityAggie2BR,2BA$1.21
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
Quail Ridge ApartmentsFalcon1BR,1BA$1.77
Sierra VerdeLa Sierra1BR,1BA$1.30
Copperstone Apartments of Las CrucesArrow Stone II1BR,1BA$1.82
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Mountain Springs Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Las Cruces

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Las Cruces?

There are currently 100 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Las Cruces, NM with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,490. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Las Cruces ranging from $900 to $1,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Las Cruces?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Las Cruces ranges from $900 to $1,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,326.

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