Park Place
3245 E University Ave,
Las Cruces, NM 88011
$999 - $1,505
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM
A tradition of innovation in the high desert
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Since its inception in 1888, New Mexico State University has served as a pioneering institution for the state and the region. While offering academic and research opportunities in a diverse range of fields, the university remains heavily focused on fields related to engineering and agriculture, even adopting the nickname “Aggies” for is sports teams. The campus occupies the far southeast corner of Las Cruces, where the cityscape starts to blend into the surrounding desert. Mostly surrounded by residential neighborhoods, the area closest to the university is packed with affordable apartments and houses, though the restaurant and bar scene is limited to a few popular hangouts along University Avenue (Dublin’s Street Pub, Milagro Coffee) and Locust Street (Burger Time, Spirit Winds Coffee Bar). Living near the university, you will be able to enjoy stunning views of the nearby mountains every day, and you’ll be just a short drive away from gorgeous nature preserves like Organ Mountain and White Sands National Monument. The location at the interchange between Interstate 10 and Interstate 25 makes it easy to hit the road for a long weekend.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Las Cruces, NM is $667 for a studio, $989 for one bedroom, $1,177 for two bedrooms, and $1,328 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Las Cruces has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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378 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$667/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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689 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$989/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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926 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,177/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,190 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,328/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
559 Students
Desert Hills Elementary School
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Grades PK-5
502 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
446 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
275 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
965 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
965 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
275 Students
Public
Grades K-8
200 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
799 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
170 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,421 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,421 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,980 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,980 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum
- Museum of Nature and Science
- Bicentennial Log Cabin Museum
- Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
- Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.