Furnished private room with private bath in a calm, well-maintained household. All utilities included. No surprises.
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.
All utilities — electric, gas, water, trash, and Wi-Fi — are included in both options. No add-ons, no surprises.
Full rent, no obligations beyond standard house rules. All utilities included.
$200/month reduction in exchange for completing an agreed household-help plan — roughly 5 hours per week on average.
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.
These aren't negotiable, but they also aren't complicated. If they fit your lifestyle, this will be a good setup.
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.
Are groceries included?
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.
Do I have access to shared living areas?
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.
What's the income requirement?
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.
Is there a background or credit check?
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.
How close is this to NMSU or downtown?
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.
What's the household like day-to-day?
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.
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.