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2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home!
$900
200 South Elgin Avenue, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-5639
1 unit available
2 bed
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Garage and Air conditioning
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1101 West University
$875
1101 West University Drive, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-4428
1 unit available
3 bed
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Dishwasher, Air conditioning, Microwave, Range, and Refrigerator
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504 S Avenue B
$800
504 South Avenue B, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-5639
1 unit available
2 bed
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Hardwood floors and Recently renovated
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1812 West 17th Lane
$775
1812 West 17th Lane, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-4428
1 unit available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Range, and Refrigerator
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1 Bed • 1 Bath • 506 sqft
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HOME LOCATED NEAR COLLEGE 2 Beds, 1 Bath, $650
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 810 sqft
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LARGE HOME QUIET STREET 2 Beds, 1 Bath, $750
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 920 sqft
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416 W 6th St 2 Beds, 1 Bath, $750
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 688 sqft
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1812 West 17th Lane 2 Beds, 1 Bath, $775
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 810 sqft
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HOME LOCATED NEAR COLLEGE
$650
607 West 17th Street, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 935-9902
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Parking, Carpet, Range, and Refrigerator
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Charming 2 Bed 1 Bath Home Located in Portales! Small Dogs and/or Cats Upon Approval!
$850
523 West 14th Street, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 935-2600
1 unit available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, and Range
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1310 N Ave J
$1,100
1310 North Avenue J, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-5639
1 unit available
3 bed
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Inviting 3 bedroom 2 bath House with fenced yard
$1,200
308 East Spruce Street, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-5639
1 unit available
3 bed
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W/D hookup and Parking
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LARGE 2 BEDROOM HOME
$850
805 South Avenue C, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 935-9902
1 unit available
2 bed
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On-site laundry, Range, and Refrigerator
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2 bedroom / 1 bath, W/D connections
$800
900 East Danube Street, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-5639
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup
Charming Bungalow
Ideal for students near ENMU and downtown Portales.
This charming bungalow is just minutes from Eastern New Mexico University, perfect for students looking for a cozy residence. Residents love the home's pleasant atmosphere and the friendly community environment. Enjoy easy access to downtown Portales for a convenient lifestyle.
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507 East 16th Street 2 Beds, 3 Baths, $2000
2 Beds • 3 Baths
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426 East University Drive 3 Bed
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1762 sqft
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1209 Libra Drive! 3 Beds, 2 Baths, $1400
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 2011 sqft
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All utilities included!!! 3 Beds, 2 Baths, $1275
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1232 sqft
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Inviting 3 bedroom 2 bath House with fenced yard 3 Beds, 2 Baths, $1200
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1344 sqft
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1010 West 14th Street
$975
1010 West 14th Street, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 446-1461
1 unit available
3 bed
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In unit laundry, Garage, Extra storage, Range, and Refrigerator
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1209 Libra Drive!
$1,400
1209 Libra Drive, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-5639
1 unit available
3 bed
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W/D hookup, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning, and Extra storage
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821 South Avenue C
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821 South Avenue C, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-4428
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W/D hookup, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Range, and Refrigerator
Newly Renovated 2Bedroom! Located in Portales!!
$975
1609 South Avenue C, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 935-2600
1 unit available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, Air conditioning + more
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416 W 6th St
$750
416 West 6th Street, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-5639
1 unit available
2 bed
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Range, Oven, and Refrigerator
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1212 N Avenue K
$1,000
1212 North Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-5639
1 unit available
3 bed
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Air conditioning
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The average rent in Portales is Ask for a studio, $595 for a one-bedroom apartment, and Ask for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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In Portales, the average rent is + for a studio, $595+ for a 1-bedroom, + for a 2-bedroom, and + for a 3-bedroom.*

*Based on base prices that don’t include fees

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Portales apartments that allow pets.

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Portales.

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Portales. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock Christian University, and Amarillo College.

Today, Portales is one of the country's largest producers of Valencia peanuts, and specializes in certified organic peanut butter production.

Portales is the hometown of Deliverance actor Ronny Cox, as well as science fiction writer Jack Williamson. Michael Blake, author of Dances With Wolves, attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Originally called "Llano Estacado" or "stalked planes," Portales has a bountiful supply of yucca plants. Now, there are almost as many peanut plants in the area as yucca. Dairy farms and dairy solids production also offers job opportunities in the area, as well as yummy eats. But aside from yummy eats, Portales offers a comfortable pace of living with plenty of activities like community events and outdoor spaces for you to enjoy.

Renting in Portales

There is a mix of owner occupied homes and homes for rent in town. There are plenty of apartments for rent in Portales, so you should have no problem finding affordable single family homes, duplexes, townhouses, and even mobile homes. There aren't really any distinct neighborhoods in this town, but rent here is extremely affordable, with homes and apartments available for less than the national average. Prices go up from here depending on the location of the property and amenities, such as laundry facilities, pools, and other luxuries. When renting, make sure to have all the particulars in hand: copies of ID, letters of reference, rental history, a recent credit report, and bank statements to prove you can make rent.

Life in Portales

Portales is just 11 miles from Cannon Air Force Base, which sometimes puts on air shows for the community to enjoy. The rural vibe of Portales makes you feel miles away from larger cities in the area, including Clovis, Albuquerque, and Lubbock, Texas.

Climate

The climate in Portales is generally hot and dry. Average temperatures in July often top 90 degrees, while lows in January hover around 24 degrees. Considering this average climate, it almost never rains here. That's a plus! Portales gets just over half an inch of rainfall per year. In fact, it snows more than rains, as the average snowfall here is one and a half inches per year.

Portales ranks in the top ten percent of cities in the U.S. in low month-to-month rent, low taxes, and short commutes to work. Many of the residents walk or bike to work. It ranks fifteenth in the country for overall quality of life. The city motto is, "Gateway to a Good Life."

Things to Do in Portales

Aside from the air shows at Cannon Air Force Base, Portales residents can see movies at the newly renovated Tower Theater or golf at Whispering Winds Golf Course. Miles Mineral Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Roosevelt County Museum display some of the many artifacts from the interesting past of the area. Oasis State Park is where residents go to enjoy the great outdoors. Townhouses and duplexes for rent inside the city are conveniently located close to all of these attractions, so getting to them should be simple.

Apartments for Rent in Portales, NM

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home!

1101 West University

504 S Avenue B

1812 West 17th Lane

HOME LOCATED NEAR COLLEGE

Charming 2 Bed 1 Bath Home Located in Portales! Small Dogs and/or Cats Upon Approval!

1310 N Ave J

Inviting 3 bedroom 2 bath House with fenced yard

LARGE 2 BEDROOM HOME

2 bedroom / 1 bath, W/D connections

1010 West 14th Street

1209 Libra Drive!

821 South Avenue C

Newly Renovated 2Bedroom! Located in Portales!!

416 W 6th St

1212 N Avenue K

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Apartments for Rent in Portales, NM

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home!

1101 West University

504 S Avenue B

1812 West 17th Lane

HOME LOCATED NEAR COLLEGE

Charming 2 Bed 1 Bath Home Located in Portales! Small Dogs and/or Cats Upon Approval!

1310 N Ave J

Inviting 3 bedroom 2 bath House with fenced yard

LARGE 2 BEDROOM HOME

2 bedroom / 1 bath, W/D connections

1010 West 14th Street

1209 Libra Drive!

821 South Avenue C

Newly Renovated 2Bedroom! Located in Portales!!

416 W 6th St

1212 N Avenue K

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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