Las Cruces renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in Las Cruces is about $1,164 per month. This puts it in the 82nd percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,110. Households in Las Cruces have a median income of $4,166 per month so the average renter in Las Cruces is spending roughly 28% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Las Cruces, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Las Cruces is $231,483 right now, which is lower than cities nearby, meaning that rents in Las Cruces also tend to be lower versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the eastern parts of Las Cruces while lower rent rates are often available in southern areas.
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