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Apartments under $500 for Rent in Las Cruces, NM

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Las Cruces at a Glance

Average Rent

$991
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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Las Cruces, NM Apartments for Rent

Las Cruces stretches across the Mesilla Valley beneath the dramatic Organ Mountains, where the Rio Grande winds through southern New Mexico's largest city. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Las Cruces, you'll discover everything from sleek communities on the expanding east side to charming adobe-style rentals near the historic downtown district and picturesque Old Mesilla.

Renting in Las Cruces puts you close to major employers like New Mexico State University, White Sands Missile Range, and NASA's White Sands Test Facility-perfect if you work in education, government, or aerospace. Getting around is easy with Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 70 nearby, plus the RoadRUNNER transit system covering nine routes across the city. Sought-after neighborhoods like Mesilla Park and Sonoma Ranch keep you minutes from shopping centers, local restaurants, and outdoor adventures at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument and Dripping Springs Natural Area. With one-bedroom apartments averaging under $1,000, Las Cruces delivers authentic Southwestern culture, endless sunshine, and quick access to White Sands National Park-all the ingredients for an active desert lifestyle.

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Getting Around Las Cruces

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42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
47

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Mayfield High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,421 Students
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Onate High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,980 Students
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Las Cruces High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,787 Students
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Centennial High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,615 Students
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Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
327 Students
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Camino Real Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
965 Students
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Sierra Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
799 Students
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Picacho Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
727 Students
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Zia Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
688 Students

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