Average Rent in Las Cruces, NM
8 apartment buildings, 65 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,423/mo
Cheapest
$723/mo
Properties
8
Units
65
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 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 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Four Hills Apartments
2595 Mars Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88012, USA
Steinborn Property Management
141 Roadrunner Pkwy Suite 141 PM, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Morningstar Legacy
1155 S Telshor Blvd # 306, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
High Range Village
301 Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Sonoma Palms
4260 Northrise Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Dona Ana Properties
3850 Foothills Rd Suite #12, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Casas De Soledad Apartment Homes
3901 Sonoma Springs Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Hills Apartments 2595 Mars Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88012, USA | $723 | $1,007 | $0.99 | 4.3 (71) | 6 |
| 2 | Steinborn Property Management 141 Roadrunner Pkwy Suite 141 PM, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA | $725 | $1,559 | $1.27 | 4 (179) | 15 |
| 3 | Morningstar Legacy 1155 S Telshor Blvd # 306, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA | $950 | $1,380 | $1.25 | 4.1 (50) | 3 |
| 4 | High Range Village 301 Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA | $1,112 | $1,267 | $1.48 | 4.1 (42) | 13 |
| 5 | Sonoma Palms 4260 Northrise Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA | $1,392 | $1,511 | $1.31 | 4.6 (104) | 27 |
| 6 | Dona Ana Properties 3850 Foothills Rd Suite #12, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA | $1,625 | $1,625 | $1.13 | 2.3 (108) | 1 |
| 7 | Casas De Soledad Apartment Homes 3901 Sonoma Springs Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.8 (158) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Four Hills Apartments
4.3 (71)2595 Mars Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88012, USA
Steinborn Property Management
4 (179)141 Roadrunner Pkwy Suite 141 PM, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Morningstar Legacy
4.1 (50)1155 S Telshor Blvd # 306, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
High Range Village
4.1 (42)301 Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Sonoma Palms
4.6 (104)4260 Northrise Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Dona Ana Properties
2.3 (108)3850 Foothills Rd Suite #12, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Las Cruces, NM Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Las Cruces, NM is $1,423 per month, based on 65 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $723 at Four Hills Apartments to $1,625 at Dona Ana Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,007/mo | $723/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $1,148/mo | $725/mo | 13 |
| 2 Bed | $1,455/mo | $775/mo | 34 |
| 3 Bed | $1,780/mo | $1,600/mo | 7 |
| 4 Bed | $1,912/mo | $1,290/mo | 5 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,148/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,455/mo. At the local median household income of $55,176, that works out to 31% 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 50% 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
$57,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,423/mo.
Comfortable income
$68,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($723/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Las Cruces, NM is $55,176 , about 19% 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) | $1,423 |
| Utilities | $307 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $731 |
| Healthcare | $356 |
| Other goods and services | $570 |
| Estimated total | $3,913/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 | $1,571 | +10% | 86 |
| Rio Rancho, NM | $1,505 | +6% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Las Cruces, NM?
The average rent in Las Cruces, NM is $1,423 per month, based on 65 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Las Cruces, NM?
The lowest available rent in Las Cruces, NM starts at $723 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces, NM?
1-bedroom apartments in Las Cruces, NM average $1,148/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $725/mo across 13 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces, NM?
2-bedroom apartments in Las Cruces, NM average $1,455/mo. Units start from $775/mo across 34 units currently listed.
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