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Rental Market Trends in Las Cruces, NM

What is the average rent in Las Cruces, NM?

$970/month

Average Rent

672 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Las Cruces, NM is $970 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Las Cruces more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Las Cruces, you can expect to pay about $660 per month for a studio, $970 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,136 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,282 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$660/month
384 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$970/month
672 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,136/month
918 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,282/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,361/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,802/month
1,524 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,253/month
2,112 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,370/month
891 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Las Cruces, NM?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Las Cruces, NM
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Las Cruces, NM
Percentage*
Rent Range
38% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Las Cruces?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Las Cruces and Cimarron Hill" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Las Cruces.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Las Cruces
$807/month
519 Sq Ft
Cimarron Hill
$1,386/month
794 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Las Cruces?

Based on current rent prices, Cimarron Hill and Downtown Las Cruces" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Las Cruces.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cimarron Hill
$1,386/month
794 Sq Ft
Downtown Las Cruces
$807/month
519 Sq Ft

Which Las Cruces neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Las Cruces with the most apartments available are Downtown Las Cruces and Cimarron Hill" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Las Cruces
$807/month
519 Sq Ft
Cimarron Hill
$1,386/month
794 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Las Cruces, NM?

Because the average rent in Las Cruces is $970, you’ll want to make about $3,233 per month or $38,796 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Las Cruces, NM is 10.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Las Cruces is 21.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $660 - $1,282. You can expect to pay 3.9% less for groceries, 22.0% less for utilities, and 4.8% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Las Cruces

Las Cruces, NM

Cimarron Hill

Las Cruces, NM

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One Bedroom
$580/month
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Two Bedroom
$808/month
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Three Bedroom
$870/month
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Apartment communities in Las Cruces we think you'll love

Casas De Soledad

Casas De Soledad

3901 Sonoma Springs Ave,
Las Cruces, NM 88011

1-3 Beds | $1,285 - $1,951

Willow Springs Apartments

Willow Springs Apartments

3402 Bixler Dr,
Las Cruces, NM 88012

1-2 Beds | $1,175 - $1,490

Woodcrest Apartments

Woodcrest Apartments

2241 Entrada Del Sol,
Las Cruces, NM 88001

1-2 Beds | $895 - $995

Park Place

Park Place

3245 E University Ave,
Las Cruces, NM 88011

1-3 Beds | $950 - $1,450

Property Management Companies in Las Cruces, NM

Monarch Properties, Inc.
Monarch Properties, Inc.
  • 24

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  • 2,771

    Units

  • 9

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2 Communities in Las Cruces
Engel Realty Company
Engel Realty Company
  • 19

    Communities

  • 2,433

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

2 Communities in Las Cruces
FPI Management
FPI Management
  • 613

    Communities

  • 104,121

    Units

  • 218

    Cities

1 Community in Las Cruces
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 146

    Communities

  • 30,411

    Units

  • 85

    Cities

1 Community in Las Cruces
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Bryten Real Estate Partners
  • 118

    Communities

  • 27,974

    Units

  • 67

    Cities

1 Community in Las Cruces
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Haley Communities
  • 41

    Communities

  • 8,720

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

1 Community in Las Cruces
Campus Advantage
Campus Advantage
  • 32

    Communities

  • 6,964

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

1 Community in Las Cruces
Hamilton Point Investments
Hamilton Point Investments
  • 33

    Communities

  • 9,039

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

1 Community in Las Cruces

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Methodology

† 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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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