Casas De Soledad
3901 Sonoma Springs Ave,
Las Cruces, NM 88011
$1,305 - $2,480 | 1-3 Beds
Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM
Area Guide
Welcome to the "City of Crosses."
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With a population of about 101,000, Las Cruces is the largest city in southern New Mexico -- but it doesn't feel that way. With its fantastic mountain views and spacious landscape, the city feels downright cozy. Las Cruces is a college town -- it is the location of New Mexico State University, the only land-grant university in the state. It is also the location of the White Sands Missile Range. Mountains surround Las Cruces, providing amazing views as well as opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and camping.
Due to its impressive landscape, Las Cruces is often used for filming. Some movies filmed here include Hang 'Em High, Twins, and Traffic. After moving to a Las Cruces apartment, be sure to attend some of the city's annual events, which include the Harvest Wine Festival, the Whole Enchilada Fiesta, the Southern New Mexico State Fair, CrucesCon, and Cowboy Days. Landmarks in Las Cruces include its water towers -- many are painted with murals. Other nearby landmarks include the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument, which protects fossil footprints dating back 280 million years.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Las Cruces, NM is $659 for a studio, $975 for one bedroom, $1,128 for two bedrooms, and $1,272 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Las Cruces has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$975/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$1,782/month
1,625 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Las Cruces, NM is 9.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Las Cruces is 17.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $659 - $1,272. You can expect to pay 4.4% less for groceries, 20.9% less for utilities, and 3.3% less for transportation.
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Transportation
42
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
47
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
718 Students
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Public
Grades PK-5
585 Students
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Public
Grades PK-8
275 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
559 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-5
490 Students
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Public
Grades PK-8
275 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
965 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
799 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
727 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
602 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
1,615 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
1,980 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
1,787 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
1,421 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
327 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bicentennial Log Cabin Museum
- Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
- Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
- Museum of Nature and Science
- New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum
Military Bases
Top Apartments in Las Cruces
Houses for Rent in Las Cruces
Property Management Companies in Las Cruces, NM
Monarch Properties, Inc.
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24
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2,771
Units
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9
Cities
2 Communities in Las Cruces
Engel Realty Company
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18
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2,376
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8
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2 Communities in Las Cruces
FPI Management
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623
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106,557
Units
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222
Cities
1 Community in Las Cruces
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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144
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31,238
Units
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84
Cities
1 Community in Las Cruces
Bryten Real Estate Partners
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116
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27,323
Units
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65
Cities
1 Community in Las Cruces
Haley Communities
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41
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8,720
Units
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34
Cities
1 Community in Las Cruces
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.