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Average Rent in Las Cruces, NM

12 apartment buildings, 58 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$1,602/mo

median $1,410

+7.5% vs last month

Cheapest

$620/mo

Greco Rentals

Properties

12

tracked daily

Units

58

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Las Cruces, NM.

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$1,406
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Las Cruces, NM $1,200$1,317$1,433$1,550 Jun 11Jun 25Jul 9Jul 23Aug 6

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Las Cruces, NM Rent Prices

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Las Cruces, NM Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Las Cruces, NM is $1,602 per month, based on 58 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $620 at Greco Rentals to $12,000 at Executive Rentals LLC.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,091/mo $1,015/mo 2
1 Bed $820/mo $620/mo 13
2 Bed $1,805/mo $660/mo 27
3 Bed $1,614/mo $682/mo 13
4 Bed $2,776/mo $1,600/mo 3

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Market Context

Who rents in Las Cruces, NM, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Las Cruces, NM averages $820/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,805/mo. At the local median household income of $55,176, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Las Cruces, NM at $946/mo. The current tracked market average runs 69% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Las Cruces, NM while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Las Cruces, NM?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$64,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,602/mo.

Comfortable income

$77,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($620/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/year.

Median household income in Las Cruces, NM is $55,176 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Las Cruces, NM

Overall prices in Las Cruces, NM runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Las Cruces, NM's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,602
Utilities $307
Groceries $526
Transportation $731
Healthcare $356
Other goods and services $570
Estimated total $4,092/mo

Population

112,612

Median household income

$55,176

Census median rent

$946/mo

Rent as % of income

35.6%

Median age

32.7

Mean commute

19 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in New Mexico

How Las Cruces, NM rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Las Cruces, NM 30-Day Change Properties
Albuquerque, NM $1,512 -6% -0.7% 143
Rio Rancho, NM $1,890 +18% +2.5% 8
Santa FE, NM $1,855 +16% -3% 8

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Las Cruces, NM?

The average rent in Las Cruces, NM is $1,602 per month, based on 58 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Las Cruces, NM?

The median asking rent in Las Cruces, NM is $1,410 per month, computed from 58 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,602/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Las Cruces, NM?

The lowest available rent in Las Cruces, NM starts at $620 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces, NM?

1-bedroom apartments in Las Cruces, NM average $820/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $620/mo across 13 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces, NM?

2-bedroom apartments in Las Cruces, NM average $1,805/mo. Units start from $660/mo across 27 units currently listed.

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