Anthony, NM 120 Apartments for Rent

Come here and you'll soak up the beauty of the majestic Oregon Mountains to the east along with the Dona Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains and Picacho Peak.

Anthony is a city in Dona Ana County, New Mexico with a population of 9360. It's located on the New Mexico-Texas state line in the Upper Mesilla Valley and you can get there pretty easily from Interstate 10. With El Paso and Las Cruces just a few miles away, there is plenty going on in this part of the southwest! All around the city is the New Mexico desert and dry streams that fill up after thunderstorms. It's a mystical place!

Moving to Anthony

If you're interested in finding places for rent in Anthony, you're in luck! The city has a high vacancy rate with plenty of available property rentals. It's a great time to start looking! Apartment hunting in the summer can be pretty hot -- it is the desert after all! So spring and fall are the best months to look if you don't want to spend a few days in the sweltering heat. It shouldn't take you too long to find a great apartment here and if you're looking for furnished apartments, that shouldn't be a problem either. It's a good idea to allow 4-6 weeks to find your dream home -- better safe than sorry! Think about what kind of place you want to rent before you start your search. Do you like living right in the thick of things? Or do you prefer to be on the outskirts of town? Do you like living in a single-family home or are you looking for 1 or 2 bedroom apartments? Whatever it is that you're looking for, it will be easier to find if you have a clear idea of what it is. Once you're sure of what it is you want, then you can start contacting landlords in order to start viewing apartments. Try to see a lot of places all over the city -- that way you'll get a good sense of what is available and where you want to end up living!

What you'll need: In order to rent an apartment in Anthony, you're going to have to be approved by your future landlord. This usually involves setting up an appointment to view the apartment and then providing him or her with the necessary documents to proceed with the rental. This usually includes a copy of your ID, your credit report, bank statements, pay stubs, letter of employment, references and rental application. If you have all of this material together before you set out on your apartment hunt, it will be that much easier for you to find your dream home! If you're planning to bring pets, don't forget to bring along paperwork for them, too. Your landlord will want to know they are healthy and have had all the right shots and vaccinations. Oh, and one last thing‰Û_don't forget to bring your checkbook!

Neighborhoods

Anthony actually stretches out over the border of New Mexico and Texas, but for now we'll just discuss the part that lies in NM. Here's a little more info about the different areas.

North Anthony: This part of town is far more rural. There are a couple of subdivisions where you can find rental homes but for the most part it's quiet, peaceful desert and homes for sale. It's purely residential so you won't find any shops or restaurants in this part of town.

South Anthony: This is the section that borders Texas and the town center is basically right at the state line. You'll find a denser population of residents here and a good amount of cafes, shops and restaurants to choose from. Try the Red Rooster Caf̩ or JC Tortas for some of the favorite local Mexican food! Apartments here are a little cheaper than the north side.

Living in Anthony

Life in Anthony is pretty exciting. Not only do you have the beautiful mountains in the background, but you're in the middle of the New Mexico desert! There's plenty going on in Anthony in terms of food and entertainment. You'll get hooked on the Mexican food at places like Rafa's Burritos and Vic's Flautas Y Tortas! And if you run out of things to do in Anthony, you can head to nearby Las Cruces, which has everything you could want from a city. Just head South on Highway 10 and you'll find everything from Macy's to Walmart and plenty of shops at the Sunland Park Mall. There's also the beautiful Franklin Mountain State Park, which is a perfect place to head for a long weekend of camping, hiking and exploring. Spaceport America is also nearby, and is worth a visit if you're heading out that way. It has seen the completion of several successful manned suborbital flights!