
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Hills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (47 Rentals)
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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 | $1,034 | $875 | $1,242 |
| Academy Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $838 | $2,435 |
| Academy Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $945 | $2,932 |
| Academy Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $1,426 | $2,854 |
| Academy Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Academy Hills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Academy Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Academy Hills area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Canyon Crest priced from $823. Casa Del Arroyo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Academy Hills apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Crest | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Treehouse | Willow | Studio,1BA | $944 |
| Eagle Point Apartments | Piquin | Studio,1BA | $947 |
| Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Acacia Gardens | Taos Classic | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Candlelight Square | Desert Willow | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Wyoming Place Apartments | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Calero | 1X1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| Dorado Heights | A | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Hills, NM
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Academy Hills area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2X2-1135-Upgraded Model at Broadstone Heights in the in the Academy Hills neighborhood starting from $1,869. The second greatest value Academy Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace starting at $1,245 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Academy Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Heights | 2X2-1135-Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Arterra | Vadara | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Chelsea Village Apartments | KaloDuo-Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Wyoming Place Apartments | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Tesoro on Spain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Milo | Madrid Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Academy Heights Apartments | 1 Bedr / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Canyon Crest | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 $1,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Academy Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Academy Hills is Canyon Crest which is listed at $823, while the average apartment in Academy Hills costs $3,000.
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 33 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 $268 which is $2,732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Academy Hills.
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