Studio Apartment Rent in Las Cruces, NM
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Las Cruces, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,424 and +38% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in New Mexico
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $640 |
| 2 | Clovis | $670 |
| 3 | Portales | $680 |
| 4 | Roswell | $750 |
| 5 | Silver City | $770 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | $790 |
| 7 | Las Cruces (this page) | $800 |
| 8 | Santa Teresa | $800 |
| 9 | Hobbs | $810 |
| 10 | Farmington | $890 |
| 11 | Albuquerque | $949 |
| 12 | Los Lunas | $970 |
| 13 | Los Alamos | $990 |
| 14 | Rio Rancho | $1,165 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $1,283 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New Mexico
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $1,283 |
| 2 | Rio Rancho | $1,165 |
| 3 | Los Alamos | $990 |
| 4 | Los Lunas | $970 |
| 5 | Albuquerque | $949 |
| 6 | Farmington | $890 |
| 7 | Hobbs | $810 |
| 8 | Santa Teresa | $800 |
| 9 | Las Cruces (this page) | $800 |
| 10 | Carlsbad | $790 |
| 11 | Silver City | $770 |
| 12 | Roswell | $750 |
| 13 | Portales | $680 |
| 14 | Clovis | $670 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $640 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Las Cruces.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Las Cruces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa, NM | 37.9 mi | $800 | — |
| El Paso, TX | 46.3 mi | $868 | +$68 (+9%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 52.4 mi | $640 | $-160 (-20%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 67.2 mi | $870 | +$70 (+9%) |
| Silver City, NM | 108.5 mi | $770 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 162.4 mi | $790 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Roswell, NM | 186.5 mi | $750 | $-50 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Las Cruces — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Las Cruces?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Las Cruces, New Mexico is $800 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,424.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Las Cruces?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,000 ($2,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Las Cruces expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Las Cruces's studio median of $800 is +38% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Las Cruces rank for studio rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with studio data, Las Cruces ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Las Cruces?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Alamogordo ($640), Silver City ($770), Carlsbad ($790).