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Highlights

  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Downtown location
  • Vibrant downtown living experience

Location

505 W Griggs Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA
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Management

Morningstar Legacy

Leasing office

(575) 556-9228

Property Overview

Puerta Del Sol Apartments scores highly for value, amenities, and location, with an 8.5 Zumper rating and strong marks for price, convenience, and transparency. It offers on-site laundry, a downtown setting, and a lively urban feel, plus nearby dining, entertainment, walkable surroundings, and pet-related services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Puerta Del Sol Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Puerta Del Sol Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath400 sqft$675 /mo1 unit availableThis cute one bedroom apartment is located in the Alameda district and comes with a nice appliance package including a dishwasher. The unit is on the second floor and provides parking for 2 vehicles. The community has on site laundry facility and an beautiful interior courtyard. Contact us today 575-556-9228 opt. 1 for more information or to schedule a showing. This property will rent fast! Applications exclusively through www morningstarlegacy com All applicants over the age of 18 must apply. $40 application fee.
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath500 sqft$775 /mo1 unit availableThis upstairs two bedroom, one bath apartment is conveniently located downtown. Tenant pays electric only. There is an on-site laundry room, plenty of parking available and an interior courtyard for your enjoyment. Contact us today 575-556-9228 opt. 1 for more information or to schedule a showing. This property will rent fast! Applications exclusively through www morningstarlegacy com All applicants over the age of 18 must apply. $40 application fee.

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Amenities for Puerta Del Sol Apartments

Apartment Amenities

GasTrash
Vent HoodWater

Appliances

DishwasherOven/Range
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry
Sewer
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Puerta Del Sol Apartments

HomeApartments in Las Cruces Puerta Del Sol Apartments

This cute one bedroom apartment is located in the Alameda district and comes with a nice appliance package including a dishwasher. The unit is on the second floor and provides parking for 2 vehicles. The community has on site laundry facility and an beautiful interior courtyard. Contact us today 575-556-9228 opt. 1 for more information or to schedule a showing. This property will rent fast! Applications exclusively through www morningstarlegacy com All applicants over the age of 18 must apply. $40 application fee.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Puerta Del Sol Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Puerta Del Sol Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Puerta Del Sol Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Puerta Del Sol Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Puerta Del Sol Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Puerta Del Sol Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Puerta Del Sol Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Puerta Del Sol Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Puerta Del Sol Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Puerta Del Sol Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 77 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 23 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Puerta Del Sol Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Las Cruces

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 23% lower than 1-bedrooms in Las Cruces.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Puerta Del Sol Apartments to be 36% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Las Cruces.

Median rents as of Jul 4 2026.
Las Cruces
A table of studio rental data trends in Las Cruces
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$800
August 2024$676
September 2024$779
October 2024$585
November 2024$690
December 2024$687
January 2025$651
February 2025$578
March 2025$440
April 2025$400
May 2025$400
June 2025$418
July 2025$430
August 2025$447
September 2025$400
October 2025$400
November 2025$400
December 2025$400
January 2026$850
February 2026$834
March 2026$793
April 2026$779
May 2026$785
June 2026$791
July 2026$788

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Can I afford to live at 505 W Griggs Ave?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$27,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $27,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $675.
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Schools near Puerta Del Sol Apartments

Central Elementary School

150 north alameda blvd

las cruces, NM, 88005

PK, K-5Public
B-

La Mesa On Track Prek Center

253 e chimuri

la mesa, NM, 88044

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Las Cruces near 505 W Griggs Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 505 W Griggs Ave, Las Cruces

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 505 W Griggs Ave

Merlin's Magical Market
901 S Main St
Albertsons
1285 El Paseo Rd
Guevara's Meat Market
1335 E Idaho Ave
Lowe's Fiesta Foods
2180 N Main St
Walmart Supercenter
1550 S Valley Dr

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