West Side Home for Rent

West Side in Las Cruces offers a mix of housing options, including manufactured homes, midcentury Pueblo Revival-style houses, and ranch-style homes from the 1990s and 2000s. These homes typically feature stucco exteriors with stone or chain link fences and range from 800 to 2,000 square feet. The neighborhood is bordered by the Field of Dreams Sports Complex, which hosts high school football games and various youth sports. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities at Hadley Park and La Llorona Park, the latter of which is adjacent to the Rio Grande and features a popular 5-mile paved trail for cycling and jogging. Dining options include Ranchway BBQ & Mexican Food, Valley Pizza with live weekend music, and The Shed at Old Mesilla Pastry Café. Shopping is convenient with Peddler’s Pavilion flea market and national retailers like Tractor Supply Company nearby. For groceries, Save Mart, Family Dollar, and Walmart are within close proximity. Downtown Las Cruces, just 2 miles away, hosts events like the Las Cruces Chile Drop on New Year’s Eve. Main roads Picacho and Amador Avenues connect the neighborhood to downtown, while Interstate 10 provides access to El Paso, 47 miles away. Public transportation is available via the Roadrunner bus, though most residents rely on cars due to inconsistent sidewalks and lack of bike lanes. The local schools include MacArthur Elementary, Picacho Middle, and Las Cruces High, which offers a variety of extracurricular activities. Three Crosses Regional Hospital is 3 miles away, and Las Cruces International Airport is 8 miles away, with commercial flights to Albuquerque.