
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Estates East Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Academy Estates East area of Albuquerque.


Casa Del Arroyo Apartments

San Pedro Village

Candlelight Square

Dorado Heights

The Retreat at Candelaria

Acacia Gardens

Lexington Place Apartments

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Eagle Point Apartments

Sedona Ridge
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Villas de la Terraza

Wyoming Place Apartments

Woodberry Heights

Sunset Pointe

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Calero

Pinon Terrace

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Milo

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The Heights at Tramway

10204 Candelaria Rd NE, Unit 10204

Tesoro on Spain

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Casa Tierra

Telegraph Hill

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Spring Park

Indigo Park

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Quincy

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Enclave

8301 Comanche Ct NE

8801 Natalie Ave NE

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Ottavo

5020 San Pedro Ct NE

8129 Shannon St NE

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Lincoln Place

Las Vistas I
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Pine Lane Apartments

Treehouse

Chelsea Village Apartments

Montgomery Manor

Sungate

Mountain Run Apartments

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8432 Chambers Ct NE

8445 Chambers Ct NE

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Academy Estates East, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Academy Estates East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Estates East Studio Apartments | $988 | $855 | $1,242 |
| Academy Estates East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $838 | $2,439 |
| Academy Estates East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $945 | $2,956 |
| Academy Estates East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,426 | $2,259 |
| Academy Estates East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Academy Estates East Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Academy Estates East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Academy Estates East area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa Del Arroyo Apartments priced from $850. San Pedro Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Academy Estates East apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| San Pedro Village | Acoma Studio | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| Candlelight Square | Silver Sage | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Dorado Heights | A | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Pine Lane Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Treehouse | Willow | Studio,1BA | $934 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Acacia Gardens | Taos Deluxe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Canyon Crest | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $959 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Estates East, NM
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Academy Estates East area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Academy Estates East apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at The Heights at Tramway starting at $1,199 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Academy Estates East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Spain Townhomes | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Wyoming Place Apartments | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Woodberry Heights | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Academy Heights Apartments | 1 Bedr / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Pine Lane Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAcademy Estates East, Albuquerque, NM
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Academy Estates East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Academy Estates East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Academy Estates East is under $959.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Academy Estates East?
The cheapest apartment in Academy Estates East is Casa Del Arroyo Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Academy Estates East costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Academy Estates East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Academy Estates East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Academy Estates East?
Cheap apartments in Academy Estates East have an average cost of $219 which is $2,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Academy Estates East.
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