Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Las Cruces, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Las Cruces rent stands today
Las Cruces, NM rent rose 16.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,493/month. Renters today are paying $67 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Las Cruces sits 23.0% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Southwest. The city offers 106 total rentals, reflecting a limited inventory.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Las Cruces run around $750/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Las Cruces
$1,493/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Las Cruces is $1,493 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $447 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Las Cruces
106
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Las Cruces rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Las Cruces, NM
Average rent prices in Las Cruces have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Las Cruces, NM
Rent prices in Las Cruces vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Las Cruces is $922, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Las Cruces run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 |  7% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Las Cruces, NM.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $922 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Las Cruces, NM.
Apartments
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Las Cruces, NM, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Las Cruces, NM compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Las Cruces and Alamogordo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Las Cruces
23%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Las Cruces, NM is 10% lower than the median rent in Alamogordo, NM.
Average rent in nearby cities
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103%$1,850
461%$2,200
14%$1,595
3%$1,975
34%Cost of living in Las Cruces, NM
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 12% higher |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 20% lower |
Discover rentals in Las Cruces, NM
5d+ ago
2801 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007
Studio
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
905 Branson Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
472 Calle De Oro, Las Cruces, NM 88007
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Las Cruces
1850 Wade St #1, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
2355 Tuscan Hills Ln, Las Cruces, NM 88011
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
7024 Camino Nuevo Mejico, Las Cruces, NM 88007
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
999 Gilmer Way #1, Las Cruces, NM 88005
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
Available Jun 19
3d ago
180 Three Crosses Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3451 Valverde Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88012
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
251 N Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011
3 beds
2 baths
$1,660
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1151 N Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,425–$1,780
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6317 Rosemary Rd #NA, Las Cruces, NM 88012
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jun 1
10h ago
825 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$585–$925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
2863 Ox Cart Ct, Las Cruces, NM 88007
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
2d ago
1116 Plain St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3451 Valverde Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88012
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2102 Wyoming Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2146 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007
Studio
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Las Cruces, NM
Quick answers to common questions about the Las Cruces rental market.
How much is rent in Las Cruces?
The average rent in Las Cruces is $1,493 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Las Cruces?
Average rent prices in Las Cruces have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Las Cruces rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Las Cruces is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $447 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Las Cruces?
To comfortably afford rent in Las Cruces, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Las Cruces?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Las Cruces average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,260/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).