Rent in Las Cruces, NM at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,042$12,504 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,073 (+3%)How much rent can you afford in Las Cruces, NM?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Las Cruces, NM by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $744 | $8,928 | $29,760 | $14.31/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $951 | $11,412 | $38,040 | $18.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,042 | $12,504 | $41,680 | $20.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,449 | $17,388 | $57,960 | $27.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,580 | $18,960 | $63,200 | $30.38/hr |
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Rent in Las Cruces, NM: common questions
How much is rent going up in Las Cruces, NM in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,073 for a two-bedroom, up 3% from $1,042. A one-bedroom goes from $951 to $975, a studio from $744 to $790.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Las Cruces, NM?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $951 for a one-bedroom and $1,042 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,504 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Las Cruces, NM?
To keep a $1,042 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.04 an hour, or $41,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $951 takes $18.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Las Cruces, NM?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $744, one bedroom $951, two $1,042, three $1,449 and four $1,580 a month.
Is rent affordable in Las Cruces, NM?
For the typical household, earning $55,422 a year ($4,619 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,042 takes 22.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,042 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.04 an hour.