Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Academy Hills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $1,426 (1 Rental)
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Academy Hills, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Academy Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Academy Hills Studio Apartments | $1,068 | $860 | $2,800 |
Academy Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $799 | $4,000 |
Academy Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,075 | $5,054 |
Academy Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,176 | $1,426 | $3,830 |
Academy Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
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Getting Around the Academy Hills Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Academy Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Academy Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Academy Hills is under $1,055.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Academy Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Academy Hills is Sierra Meadows which is listed at $1,701, while the average apartment in Academy Hills costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Academy Hills?
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 19 regular apartments in Academy Hills 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 Hills?
Cheap apartments in Academy Hills have an average cost of $310 which is $2,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Academy Hills.
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