
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Hills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Academy Hills area of Albuquerque.


Casa Del Arroyo Apartments

Sedona Ridge

Acacia Gardens

Dorado Heights

Candlelight Square

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Eagle Point Apartments

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Canoan Village

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Pinon Terrace

Overlook

Telegraph Hill

Tesoro on Spain

Indigo Park

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Milo

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CIBOLA VILLAGE

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Spring Park

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Sierra Meadows

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Calero

Broadstone Heights

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Quincy

Vista Del Sol Apartments

Enclave

8301 Comanche Ct NE

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Ottavo

8801 Natalie Ave NE

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Allaso Vineyards

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Allaso High Desert

5801 Lowell St NE, Unit 30b, Unit 30b

8420 Chambers Ct NE

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Montgomery Manor

10108 Comanche Rd NE

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Sungate

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Rancho Verde

8416 Hilton Ave NE

7450 Prairie Rd NE
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5801 Lowell St NE

4701 Morris St NE
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 | $1,046 | $975 | $1,167 |
| Academy Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $838 | $2,443 |
| Academy Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $1,015 | $3,281 |
| Academy Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,426 | $2,964 |
| Academy Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 48 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 Casa Del Arroyo Apartments priced from $895. Sedona Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Academy Hills apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Willow | Studio,1BA | $959 |
| Canyon Crest | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Acacia Gardens | Taos Classic | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Dorado Heights | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Candlelight Square | Silver Sage | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| Eagle Point Apartments | Pasilla | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| Canoan Village | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,017 |
| Academy Heights Apartments | 1 Bedr / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,063 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Hills, NM
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Academy Hills area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3X2-1314 Model at Broadstone Heights in the in the Academy Hills neighborhood starting from $2,055. 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 | 3X2-1314 | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Vista Del Sol Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Arterra | Vadara | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Dorado Heights | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| La Mirage Apartment Homes | Sandia | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Tesoro on Spain | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Milo | Madrid Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Academy Heights Apartments | 1 Bedr / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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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 $1,063.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Academy Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Academy Hills is Casa Del Arroyo Apartments which is listed at $895, 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 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 $322 which is $2,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Academy Hills.
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