Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Las Cruces, NM

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Las Cruces, NM is $1,455. This is -25%, or $495, lower than the national average.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,455

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

99

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Las Cruces, NM is $1,455. This is -25%, or $495, lower than the national average.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
47%
38%
4%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

55%
45%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Las Cruces, NM

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Las Cruces, NM have decreased by 7% in the last month and have increased by 12% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Las Cruces, NM

The monthly rent for an apartment in Las Cruces, NM is $1,015. A 1-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces, NM costs about $1,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,008. Houses for rent in Las Cruces, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,695.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$985

5%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,175

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,655

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,000

7%

68%

Studio

$725

2%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$985

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,655

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

68%

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.

Compare rent prices in Las Cruces, NM to other cities

Median rent prices in Las Cruces, NM for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alamogordo, NM.

Las Cruces

Median rent price$1,455
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Las Cruces, NM is 8% lower than the median rent in Alamogordo, NM.

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Cost of living in
Las Cruces, NM

The overall cost of living in Las Cruces, NM is 10% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

5% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

6% higher

Housing

21% lower

Transportation

5% lower

Utilities

22% lower

Apartments for rent in Alamogordo

Discover rentals in Las Cruces, NM

1800 Espina - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1800 Espina

1800 S Espina St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$715–$750

Apartment for rent

LCO Branson 917 - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

LCO Branson 917

917 Branson Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

LCO Branson 905 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

LCO Branson 905

905 Branson Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

uni-749 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

uni-749

749 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

LCO S. Espina 1400 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

LCO S. Espina 1400

1400 S Espina St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Monte Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Monte Vista Apartments

1140 Monte Vista Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

2190 Bex St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Las Cruces

2BR/2.0BA

2190 Bex St, Las Cruces, NM 88005

2 beds

2 baths

$825

Apartment for rent

Inspiration 5056 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

Inspiration 5056

5056 Inspiration Ln, Las Cruces, NM 88011

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent