Two furnished units in the Picacho Mountain area
A private bedroom with bath inside the home, or a detached casita with its own entrance. All utilities included. No surprises.
Two furnished rooms for rent in the Picacho Mountain area of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Unit 1 is a private furnished bedroom with private bathroom inside the main home, available at $1,200/month standard or $1,000/month with a household help arrangement. $500 deposit. Queen bed with new Tempur-Pedic mattress. Unit 2 is a detached furnished casita with its own private entrance, bedroom, and bathroom, available at $2,000/month. $1,500 deposit. California King bed with new mattress. The casita does not have its own kitchen or laundry — both are accessible in the main house. Hot plate and electric kettle are allowed in the casita. All utilities are included in both units: electric, gas, water, trash, and Wi-Fi. Both units have central air conditioning and heating. Outdoor parking included. 90-day minimum stay required per HOA policy. No pets, no guests, no smoking or vaping. Quiet hours 9 PM to 6:30 AM. The homeowners are Jerry and Jordan, a gay couple who work from home in tech and consulting. They have one miniature schnauzer named Merlin. Small hobby groups meet at the house on weekends: board games Saturday 10 AM–4 PM, tabletop RPG Sunday 11 AM–4 PM. Located about 15 minutes from downtown Las Cruces and 20 minutes from NMSU. A vehicle is required. Background and credit check required through Avail or RentSpree. Apply on this page.
A quiet home base inside the house
A furnished room for rent in Las Cruces with private bath in a calm, well-maintained household. Shared kitchen and laundry access. All utilities included — electric, gas, water, trash, and Wi-Fi. No surprises, no add-ons.
This is a good fit for someone who wants a genuine home base — not just a place to sleep, but a space that supports focused work, study, or rest.
Bedroom photos
Bedroom pricing — two options, both all-inclusive
All utilities — electric, gas, water, trash, and Wi-Fi — are included in both options. No add-ons, no surprises.
Standard rent
Full rent, no obligations beyond standard house rules. All utilities included.
Reduced rent
$200/month reduction in exchange for completing an agreed household-help plan — roughly 5 hours per week on average.
- Meal prep support a few times per week
- Kitchen reset and dish cycle
- Household linens & towel laundry
- Weekly shared-space reset (vacuum / wipe-down)
- Light yard or swim spa checks (training provided)
The specific task list is written down and agreed before move-in. The rent reduction is earned based on completion — details in the written agreement. This is a roommate arrangement, not an employment or on-call relationship.
Your own space, on the same property
The casita is a separate, detached structure with its own private entrance, bedroom, and bathroom. You come and go on your own schedule through your own door — no shared hallways, no passing through the main house.
Kitchen and laundry access is available in the main house. Small countertop appliances — a hot plate, electric kettle — are welcome in the casita. All utilities included.
Casita photos
Casita pricing — all-inclusive, one price
All utilities — electric, gas, water, trash, and Wi-Fi — are included. No add-ons, no surprises.
Casita rent
Detached private casita with your own entrance, bedroom, and bathroom. Kitchen and laundry access in the main house. All utilities included. $1,500 deposit. 90-day minimum stay (HOA policy).
About the home & your hosts
This is a well-maintained home in the Picacho Mountain area of Las Cruces. Shared spaces are kept clean and predictable, and the household runs on quiet routines rather than constant activity.
It's a good fit for someone who wants a genuine home base — not just a place to sleep, but a space that supports focused work, study, or rest. Exact address is shared after an initial screening call.
We're Jerry and Jordan — a gay couple who both work from home in the tech and consulting fields. We're friendly, low-drama, and organized. We like a clean house and clear communication, and we extend the same to anyone who lives with us.
One thing to know: we have a miniature schnauzer named Merlin. He's well-behaved and mostly stays in our part of the house. The no-pets policy applies to the tenant — he was here first.
We also host two small hobby groups on weekends — a strategy board game group on Saturdays and a tabletop RPG group on Sundays (see Weekend Activity below). If that sounds like background noise you can live with, we'll probably get along well. And if you're a gamer yourself, you're welcome to join either group.
Clear expectations from the start
These aren't negotiable, but they also aren't complicated. If they fit your lifestyle, this will be a good setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
90 days minimum. This is an HOA policy that applies to all rentals in the Picacho Mountain area — it's not our rule, but we do enforce it. We're happy to discuss longer terms.
Yes — all utilities are included in the rent for both units. Electric, gas, water, trash, and Wi-Fi. There are no add-on fees or separate bills.
We look for income or verifiable financial stability equivalent to roughly 2–3× the monthly rent. That said, we evaluate each applicant individually. Cash savings can qualify in lieu of regular income, and we're open to prepayment arrangements for the right applicant. Whatever the situation, we'll ask for documentation — we verify before we commit.
Yes. All applicants who make it past the initial screening call will complete a background and credit check through Avail or RentSpree. It's a standard part of the process — not a hurdle, just due diligence on both sides.
The deposit is $500 for the bedroom and $1,500 for the casita. It is refundable at the end of your lease, subject to the condition of the unit and compliance with the lease terms.
Lease terms are discussed during the screening call. We're flexible on duration — 90 days is the minimum per HOA policy, but we offer terms up to 12 months and are open to extensions.
Yes. Both the bedroom and the casita have central air conditioning and heating. Las Cruces summers are hot, so reliable AC is essential — and included in the rent.
No. Smoking and vaping are not allowed anywhere on the property — indoors or outdoors. This applies to both units.
Submit the application form on this page. If it looks like a good fit, we'll schedule a short screening call, then arrange a tour. Applicants who move forward will complete a background and credit check through Avail or RentSpree.
No. Groceries and meals are your own responsibility. You have full kitchen access, and like any roommate arrangement, you're expected to manage your own food, cook for yourself, and clean up after yourself. The kitchen is shared — it stays clean and orderly.
Yes — common areas like the kitchen, laundry, and living spaces are available to you. The TV belongs to us, so we'd work out shared use with reasonable courtesy. This is a shared household, not a hotel, and we expect the same casual respect for shared space that any good roommate arrangement requires.
About 20 minutes to NMSU and 15 minutes to downtown Las Cruces by car. The location is quiet and removed from the city — which is the point — but the drive is straightforward. You will need a vehicle.
We're two people who work from home in tech and consulting. The house is generally quiet on weekdays. On weekends we host small hobby groups — board games on Saturdays and tabletop RPG on Sundays, both roughly 10 or 11 AM to 4 PM. If you're a gamer, you're welcome to join either group. Merlin, our miniature schnauzer, is around but well-behaved and stays mostly in our part of the house.
Fully separate. The casita is a detached structure on the same property with its own entrance, bedroom, and bathroom. You don't pass through the main house to get in or out. It's your own space — just steps from the main house when you need the kitchen or laundry.
Yes. The casita doesn't have its own full kitchen or laundry, but you have full access to both in the main house. The same shared-space expectations apply — clean up after yourself, respect the space.
Yes — this is a firm policy, not a maybe. A hot plate and electric kettle are allowed in the casita. No full cooking setups (no ovens, no open flames), but a hot plate and kettle give you enough to handle coffee, tea, quick meals, and reheating without walking to the main house every time.
Jerry and Jordan — a gay couple who both work from home in tech and consulting. Friendly, low-drama, organized. They have one miniature schnauzer named Merlin who stays in the main house. Weekend hobby groups (board games Saturday, tabletop RPG Sunday) happen in the main house — you're welcome to join but it won't affect your space in the casita.
Be honest with yourself — and with us
Good fit
- Working professionals or clinicians on medium-term assignments
- Students who want a quiet, focused home base
- Remote workers and consultants who value routine
- Film crew on a Las Cruces production
- People who like clear expectations and follow-through
Not a fit
- Late-night or party lifestyle
- Frequent visitors or guests (none allowed)
- Anyone who needs complete solitude every weekend
Northwest Las Cruces — close in, wide open
The Picacho Mountain area sits on the west mesa, about 15 minutes from downtown Las Cruces and roughly 20 minutes from NMSU. You get the quiet and space of the high desert without being far from anything you need. You'll want a car — this isn't a walkable-to-campus situation, but the commute is easy.
Step outside and you're practically at the trailhead. Picacho Peak Recreation Area is right in the backyard — over 15 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails through classic Chihuahuan Desert terrain, with 360-degree views of the Mesilla Valley and the Organ Mountains. The Rio Grande trail system is close by for road and trail biking.
At night, the mesa delivers. No meaningful light pollution means a genuinely dark sky — the kind where the Milky Way is visible on a clear night. If you've never seen a New Mexico desert sky, it's worth coming out here just for that.
Interested? Start here.
Submit this form and we'll review it. If it looks like a good fit, we'll schedule a short call before arranging a tour. We move methodically — not slow, just deliberate.