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Average Rent in Las Cruces, NM & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Las Cruces, NM. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,371/mo
▲ +11% from last month
Lowest Available
$660/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
36
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Las Cruces, NM
Compare average rent across Las Cruces, NM neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces 88011 | $1,463 | $725 | 6 | 53 |
| Las Cruces 88001 | $1,092 | $620 | 2 | 22 |
| Las Cruces 88012 | $1,015 | $1,015 | 1 | 1 |
| Las Cruces 88007 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Las Cruces, NM?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Las Cruces, NM is $1,371 per month across 8 apartment communities and 36 available units. Rents have increased $142 (11%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Greco Rentals starting at $660/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,371/mo.
Prices range from $660 to $2,250 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Las Cruces, NM Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Las Cruces, NM
Rent Prices by Apartment in Las Cruces, NM
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greco Rentals | $660/mo | $763/mo | 5 | 2.4 |
| Dona Ana Properties | $750/mo | $1,188/mo | 2 | 2.3 |
| Telshor Vista Apartments | $825/mo | $825/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Morningstar Legacy | $1,095/mo | $1,245/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Beautiful Las Cruces Properties | $1,095/mo | $1,145/mo | 2 | 5 |
| High Range Village | $1,251/mo | $1,712/mo | 7 | 4.1 |
| Casas De Soledad Apartment Homes | $1,365/mo | $1,489/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
Google Search Trends for Las Cruces, NM Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Las Cruces, NM
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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
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,371/mo.
Comfortable income
$66,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($660/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in Las Cruces, NM is $55,176 , about 16% 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) | $1,371 |
| Utilities | $307 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $731 |
| Healthcare | $356 |
| Other goods and services | $570 |
| Estimated total | $3,861/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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