
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altura Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Altura area of Albuquerque.


Cinnamon Tree Apartments

Nova Ridge

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Desert Creek Apartments

Encanto Lofts Apartments

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Union 505

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Comanche Wells

Citadel - Free Utilities

Rock Creek

The Villas @ Uptown
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La Vida Nueva

Canyon Crest

Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

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San Pedro Village

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Candlelight Square

Nova Pointe

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Mont 44 Apartments

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Playa Del Sol

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517 Adams St NE

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Tesota Morningside

Peaks at Sandia View

North Park Apartments

The Lakes
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Woodberry Heights

Sunset Pointe

Arroyo Vista

Pinewood Estates

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Milo

Sandia Shadows

Four Seasons

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Nob Hill

Indigo Park

720 Truman St NE

Q @ Nob Hill

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Uptown Square

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Q @ Vassar

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Altura, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Altura?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Studio Apartments | $895 | $724 | $1,661 |
| Altura 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $716 | $2,033 |
| Altura 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $900 | $2,407 |
| Altura 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $1,166 | $2,150 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Altura Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Altura Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Altura area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at White Oak Apartments priced from $716. Nova Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Altura apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Yucca - Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $756 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| San Pedro Village | Acoma Studio | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altura, NM
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altura area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC Model at Via Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,331. The second greatest value Altura apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altura apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Woodberry Heights | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 517 Adams St NE | 517 Adams St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Lanai Apartments | 3rd Floor 1be/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Playa Del Sol | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altura Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Altura?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Altura is under $864.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Altura?
The cheapest apartment in Altura is White Oak Apartments which is listed at $716, while the average apartment in Altura costs $1,537.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Altura?
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 47 regular apartments in Altura 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?
Cheap apartments in Altura have an average cost of $431 which is $1,106 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Altura.
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