
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alvarado Gardens Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (12 Rentals)
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Alvarado Gardens, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alvarado Gardens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alvarado Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,084 | $849 | $1,378 |
Alvarado Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $902 | $1,945 |
Alvarado Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $697 | $3,500 |
Alvarado Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $799 | $4,035 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alvarado Gardens Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Alvarado Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alvarado Gardens area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Union 505 priced from $849. Volcanes Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $902. Here are the most affordable Alvarado Gardens apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Stride West | a10a | 1BR,1BA | $1,112 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvarado Gardens, NM
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alvarado Gardens area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 bed/2 bath Model at Cresta North Valley in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Alvarado Gardens apartment is the P 2/2 Model at Poblana Place starting at $1,795 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alvarado Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cresta North Valley | 2 bed/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Poblana Place | P 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Las Mananitas Apartments | Belmar | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
1720 Atrisco - Units Available for Pre-lease | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | 1x1 Market 647 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Getting Around the Alvarado Gardens Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
13 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
14 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alvarado Gardens Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alvarado Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Alvarado Gardens is Volcanes Commons which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in Alvarado Gardens costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alvarado Gardens?
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 20 regular apartments in Alvarado Gardens 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 Alvarado Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Alvarado Gardens have an average cost of $293 which is $1,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alvarado Gardens.
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