
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altura Addition Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Altura Addition area of Albuquerque.


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Desert Creek Apartments

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Rock Creek

Nova Pointe

Citadel - Free Utilities

Encino Terrace Senior

2121 Gold Ave SE

The Villas at Uptown
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Nova Ridge

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Comanche Wells

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Union 505

Pinewood Estates

San Pedro Village

Casa Placida

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Playa Del Sol

Peaks at Sandia View

Sandia Shadows

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

Candlelight Square

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Tesota Morningside

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La Vida Nueva

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Milo

Sunset Pointe

Woodberry Heights

The Lakes

Arroyo Vista

SOMOS

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Altura Addition, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Altura Addition?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Addition Studio Apartments | $883 | $700 | $1,559 |
| Altura Addition 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,094 | $799 | $2,394 |
| Altura Addition 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $900 | $2,407 |
| Altura Addition 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $1,200 | $4,419 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Altura Addition Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Altura Addition Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Altura Addition area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $726. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Altura Addition apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio, 1BA | $726 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Yucca - Studio | Studio, 1BA | $749 |
| Nova Pointe | 0/1 | Studio, 1BA | $775 |
| Citadel - Free Utilities | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $794 |
| The Villas at Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio, 1BA | $800 |
| Nova Ridge | 0/1 | Studio, 1BA | $800 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio, 1BA | $806 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $843 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR, 1BA | $850 |
| Pinewood Estates | 1x1A | 1BR, 1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altura Addition, NM
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altura Addition area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Altura Addition apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at Sandia Shadows in the Netherwood Park neighborhood starting at $1,095 with a $1.26 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altura Addition apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR, 1BA | $1.15 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/2ba | 2BR, 2BA | $1.26 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| Milo | Madrid Platinum | 1BR, 1BA | $1.57 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.45 |
| Sunchase Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with 714 Square Feet of Living... | 1BR, 1BA | $1.65 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.57 |
| 1516 Tijeras Ave NE | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.46 |
| North Park Apartments | Birch | 1BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
| Playa Del Sol | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altura Addition Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Altura Addition?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Altura Addition is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Altura Addition?
The cheapest apartment in Altura Addition is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Altura Addition costs $1,122.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Altura Addition?
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 22 regular apartments in Altura Addition 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 Altura Addition?
Cheap apartments in Altura Addition have an average cost of $162 which is $960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Altura Addition.
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