3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Las Cruces, NM
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +10% higher than the citywide median of $1,424 and +27% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clovis | $1,250 |
| 2 | Silver City | $1,280 |
| 3 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 4 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 5 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,410 |
| 7 | Carlsbad | $1,430 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 9 | Las Cruces (this page) | $1,562 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,570 |
| 11 | Los Alamos | $1,890 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $1,939 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $1,980 |
| 14 | Santa Fe | $2,137 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $2,375 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $2,375 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $2,137 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,980 |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $1,939 |
| 5 | Los Alamos | $1,890 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,570 |
| 7 | Las Cruces (this page) | $1,562 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 9 | Carlsbad | $1,430 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,410 |
| 11 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 12 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 13 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 14 | Silver City | $1,280 |
| 15 | Clovis | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Las Cruces.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Las Cruces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa, NM | 37.9 mi | $1,570 | +$8 (+1%) |
| El Paso, TX | 46.3 mi | $1,735 | +$173 (+11%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 52.4 mi | $1,310 | $-252 (-16%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 67.2 mi | $1,760 | +$198 (+13%) |
| Silver City, NM | 108.5 mi | $1,280 | $-282 (-18%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 162.4 mi | $1,430 | $-132 (-8%) |
| Roswell, NM | 186.5 mi | $1,330 | $-232 (-15%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Las Cruces — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Las Cruces, New Mexico is $1,562 per month. This is +10% higher than the citywide median of $1,424.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Las Cruces?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,480 ($5,207/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Las Cruces expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Las Cruces's 3-bedroom median of $1,562 is +27% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Las Cruces rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 3-bedroom data, Las Cruces ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Las Cruces?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Alamogordo ($1,310), Silver City ($1,280), Carlsbad ($1,430).