Average Rent in Las Cruces, NM
10 apartment buildings, 77 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,346/mo
market average
Cheapest
$620/mo
Greco Rentals
Properties
10
tracked daily
Units
77
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Las Cruces, NM.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Las Cruces, NM Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Greco Rentals
1001 E University Ave # C4, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
Telshor Vista Apartments
2935 Claude Dove Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Dona Ana Properties
3850 Foothills Rd Suite #12, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Robledo Ridge
1519 Medina Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007, USA
Four Hills Apartments
2595 Mars Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88012, USA
Beautiful Las Cruces Properties
310 E Union Ave #1344, Mesilla Park, NM 88047, USA
Morningstar Legacy
1155 S Telshor Blvd # 306, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greco Rentals 1001 E University Ave # C4, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA | $620 | $687 | $0.97 | 2.4 (40) | 13 |
| 2 | Telshor Vista Apartments 2935 Claude Dove Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA | $725 | $775 | $1.07 | 4.4 (7) | 2 |
| 3 | Dona Ana Properties 3850 Foothills Rd Suite #12, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA | $750 | $1,357 | $1.07 | 2.3 (108) | 3 |
| 4 | Robledo Ridge 1519 Medina Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007, USA | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0.75 | 3.7 (29) | 1 |
| 5 | Four Hills Apartments 2595 Mars Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88012, USA | $1,015 | $1,015 | $2.23 | 4.3 (71) | 1 |
| 6 | Beautiful Las Cruces Properties 310 E Union Ave #1344, Mesilla Park, NM 88047, USA | $1,095 | $1,677 | $1.14 | 5 (11) | 9 |
| 7 | Morningstar Legacy 1155 S Telshor Blvd # 306, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA | $1,095 | $1,589 | $1.06 | 4.1 (50) | 7 |
Explore Each Property
Greco Rentals
2.4 (40)1001 E University Ave # C4, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
Telshor Vista Apartments
4.4 (7)2935 Claude Dove Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Dona Ana Properties
2.3 (108)3850 Foothills Rd Suite #12, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Robledo Ridge
3.7 (29)1519 Medina Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007, USA
Four Hills Apartments
4.3 (71)2595 Mars Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88012, USA
Beautiful Las Cruces Properties
5 (11)310 E Union Ave #1344, Mesilla Park, NM 88047, USA
Las Cruces, NM Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Las Cruces, NM is $1,346 per month, based on 77 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $620 at Greco Rentals to $1,257 at Sonoma Palms.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,015/mo | $1,015/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $990/mo | $620/mo | 22 |
| 2 Bed | $1,373/mo | $660/mo | 36 |
| 3 Bed | $1,663/mo | $1,000/mo | 13 |
| 4 Bed | $1,962/mo | $1,695/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Las Cruces, NM, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Las Cruces, NM averages $990/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,373/mo. At the local median household income of $55,176, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
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 42% 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
$54,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,346/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/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 15% 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) | $1,346 |
| Utilities | $307 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $731 |
| Healthcare | $356 |
| Other goods and services | $570 |
| Estimated total | $3,836/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.
Compare
Nearby cities in New Mexico
How Las Cruces, NM rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Las Cruces, NM | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $1,516 | +13% | 126 |
| Rio Rancho, NM | $1,922 | +43% | 8 |
| Santa FE, NM | $2,124 | +58% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Las Cruces, NM?
The average rent in Las Cruces, NM is $1,346 per month, based on 77 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
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 $990/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $620/mo across 22 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces, NM?
2-bedroom apartments in Las Cruces, NM average $1,373/mo. Units start from $660/mo across 36 units currently listed.
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