Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Las Cruces, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Las Cruces rent stands today
Las Cruces, NM rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,460/month. Renters today are paying $35 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Las Cruces is 23.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers 134 total rentals across a mix of property types.
Price ranges
Studios in Las Cruces rent for about $788/month, 1-bedrooms around $875/month, and 2-bedrooms about $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. These figures represent the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Las Cruces
$1,460/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Las Cruces is $1,460 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Las Cruces
134
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Las Cruces run $837 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,015.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $787 | No Change |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $875 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 8% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 7% | No Change |
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 | $950 | 2% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,500 | 3% | 15% | |
Houses | $1,750 | 1% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$787
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
7%
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
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
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
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Las Cruces, NM is 12% lower than the median rent in Alamogordo, NM.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
7%$1,772
9%$2,047
10%$900
27%$1,600
3%$2,000
11%$1,709
$1,556
36%$1,495
17%$1,925
6%$1,645
2%$1,900
19%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 | 5% lower |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | 9% lower |
| Utilities | 22% lower |
Discover rentals in Las Cruces, NM
4d ago
1270 Plain St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1600 Wyoming Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
2145 Bex St, Las Cruces, NM 88005
2 beds
2 baths
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1402 S Espina St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
4 beds
3 baths
$4,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
1032 Carver Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88005
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
2355 Tuscan Hills Ln, Las Cruces, NM 88011
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
4 beds
4 baths
$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
180 Three Crosses Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3451 Valverde Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88012
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
251 N Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$1,525
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
501 N Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011
2 beds
2 baths
$2,260
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2153 Dorado Dr #NA, Las Cruces, NM 88011
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
3200 Del Rey Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88012
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Las Cruces
3 beds
2 baths
$1,730
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1615 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
4 beds
2 baths
$1,290
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3451 Valverde Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88012
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
4 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Las Cruces
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
825 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
2 beds
2 baths
$905
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,460 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Las Cruces?
Average rent prices in Las Cruces have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $440 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 $58,000/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?
March offers the best rental deals in Las Cruces, with rents running approximately 7% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).