2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Las Cruces, NM
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,424 and +32% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Las Cruces
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Las Cruces
Compare Las Cruces's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $930 |
| 2 | Portales | $930 |
| 3 | Silver City | $960 |
| 4 | Clovis | $980 |
| 5 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | $1,080 |
| 7 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 8 | Las Cruces (this page) | $1,124 |
| 9 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 11 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 12 | Los Alamos | $1,400 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 14 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $1,695 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $1,695 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 4 | Los Alamos | $1,400 |
| 5 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 7 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 8 | Las Cruces (this page) | $1,124 |
| 9 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 10 | Carlsbad | $1,080 |
| 11 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 12 | Clovis | $980 |
| 13 | Silver City | $960 |
| 14 | Portales | $930 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $930 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Las Cruces.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Las Cruces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa, NM | 37.9 mi | $1,130 | +$6 (+1%) |
| El Paso, TX | 46.3 mi | $1,254 | +$130 (+12%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 52.4 mi | $930 | $-194 (-17%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 67.2 mi | $1,270 | +$146 (+13%) |
| Silver City, NM | 108.5 mi | $960 | $-164 (-15%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 162.4 mi | $1,080 | $-44 (-4%) |
| Roswell, NM | 186.5 mi | $1,030 | $-94 (-8%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Las Cruces — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Las Cruces, New Mexico is $1,124 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,424.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Las Cruces?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,960 ($3,747/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Las Cruces expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Las Cruces's 2-bedroom median of $1,124 is +32% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Las Cruces rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 2-bedroom data, Las Cruces ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Las Cruces?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Alamogordo ($930), Silver City ($960), Carlsbad ($1,080).