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Lea County, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lea County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lea County Studio Apartments | $770 | $770 | $770 |
Lea County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $324 | $2,100 |
Lea County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $383 | $4,179 |
Lea County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $438 | $5,491 |
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Cheapest Available Lea County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lea County, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodleaf - FREE Utilities priced from $999. Summerwind Terrace Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lea County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woodleaf - FREE Utilities | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Summerwind Terrace Townhomes | Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Sorrento Apartments | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lea County, NM
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lea County area is the $1.79 price per square foot C1 Model at Oak Manor Villas in the starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Lea County apartment is the Unfurnished Model at Summerwind Terrace Townhomes starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lea County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Oak Manor Villas | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Summerwind Terrace Townhomes | Unfurnished | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Sorrento Villas | 2x2 (1088sf) B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Windscape Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Woodleaf - FREE Utilities | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Sorrento Apartments | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lea County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lea County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lea County Apartment is $999 at Woodleaf - FREE Utilities.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lea County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lea County is starting from $1,199 at Woodleaf - FREE Utilities.
What is the most affordable Lea County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lea County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sorrento Villas and starts from $1,995.
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