
Cheap Homes for Rent in Las Cruces, NM from $800 (9 Rentals)
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1255 E University Ave

1040 Hess Terrace

1119 S Mesquite St

1702 Nevada Ave

1605 S Telshor Blvd

1004 Ivydale Dr

1108 Stull Dr

3650 Morningstar Dr
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Las Cruces?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Las Cruces 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,257 | $850 | $1,695 |
Las Cruces 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,738 | $1,195 | $2,750 |
Las Cruces 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,189 | $1,195 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Las Cruces, NM
Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Las Cruces, NM area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Las Cruces Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Las Cruces | $1,660 | $650 | 51 |
Cheapest Available Las Cruces Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mountain Springs Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
1655 S Main | Contemporary | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Pavilions at South Fork | The Catlina | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Colony Mesa Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Pavilions At University | Aggie | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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 |
1006 Luna St, Unit 1006 | 1006 Luna St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Woodcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Regency Pointe Apartments | The Senator | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Sierra Verde | La Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Las Cruces?
There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in Las Cruces, NM with pricing that ranges from $640 to $2,800. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Las Cruces ranging from $850 to $2,999.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Las Cruces?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Las Cruces ranges from $850 to $2,999 with an average monthly rent of $1,558.
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