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Average Rent in Las Cruces 88001 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Las Cruces 88001, Las Cruces, NM. Updated daily.
Market Average
$639/mo
Lowest Available
$620/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
available now
Las Cruces 88001 vs Las Cruces, NM Average
Las Cruces 88001 is cheaper the Las Cruces, NM average by $706/mo (52%). The citywide average is $1,345/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Las Cruces 88001?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Las Cruces 88001 is $639 per month across 1 apartment community and 8 available units.
The most affordable option is Greco Rentals starting at $620/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $639/mo.
Prices range from $620 to $670 per month. The most common price point is the $600 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Las Cruces 88001 Rent Price History
Rent by Bedroom Type in Las Cruces 88001
Rent Prices by Apartment in Las Cruces 88001
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greco Rentals | $620/mo | $639/mo | 8 | 2.4 |
Google Search Trends for Las Cruces 88001 Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Las Cruces 88001
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$26,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $639/mo.
Comfortable income
$31,000/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 88001 is $55,176 , about 80% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Las Cruces 88001
Overall prices in Las Cruces 88001 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 88001's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $639 |
| Utilities | $307 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $731 |
| Healthcare | $356 |
| Other goods and services | $570 |
| Estimated total | $3,129/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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