
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alvarado Park Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (102 Rentals)
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Cinnamon Tree Apartments

408 Pennsylvania St SE

Nova Ridge

113 Girard Blvd SE

Nova Point Gated Community

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Comanche Wells

208 Chama St NE

Rock Creek

The Villas @ Uptown
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122 Charleston St SE

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

533 Valencia Dr SE

431 Virginia St NE

3705 Aspen Ave NE

141 Manzano St NE

208 General Marshall St NE

402 Richmond Dr SE

Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments
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Sedona Ridge

201 Vermont St NE, Unit B, Unit B

Casa Placida

Nova View

505 Florida St SE

332 General Marshall St NE

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1038 Texas St NE, Unit Unit A, Unit Unit A

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Playa Del Sol

Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community

209 Texas St NE
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127 Tennessee St SE

Pinewood Estates

507-511 Adams St NE

532 Ortiz Dr SE

308 General Marshall St NE

216 General Marshall St NE

117-113 General Arnold St NE

520 Tennessee St NE

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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A, Unit A

223 Solano Dr NE
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211 Vassar Dr SE

2xx Bryn Mawr Dr SE

Pinon Terrace

De Anza - Nob Hill Luxury Apartments

417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B", Unit "B"

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417 Princeton Dr SE, Unit Unit A, Unit Unit A

Princeton Hall Apartments

Virginia Rose Apartments

209 Charleston St NE

436 Utah St NE
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Alvarado Park, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alvarado Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Park Studio Apartments | $1,059 | $699 | $2,398 |
| Alvarado Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $825 | $2,497 |
| Alvarado Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $850 | $5,442 |
| Alvarado Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,200 | $2,300 |
| Alvarado Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alvarado Park Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Alvarado Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alvarado Park area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Nova Ridge priced from $725. Nova Point Gated Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Alvarado Park apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Nova Point Gated Community | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| White Oak Apartments | Casa Del Rey Oeste | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Aspen - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Casa Dos Santos Apartments | Studio 520 | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Nova Peak Gated Community | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvarado Park, NM
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alvarado Park area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Alvarado Park apartment is the 417 Princeton Dr. SE Model at 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alvarado Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" | 417 Princeton Dr. SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 520 Tennessee St NE | 2bed/1 ba Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 1038 Texas St NE, Unit Unit A | 1038 Texas St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Playa Del Sol | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alvarado Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alvarado Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alvarado Park is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alvarado Park?
The cheapest apartment in Alvarado Park is White Oak Apartments which is listed at $823, while the average apartment in Alvarado Park costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alvarado Park?
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 18 regular apartments in Alvarado Park 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 Park?
Cheap apartments in Alvarado Park have an average cost of $173 which is $2,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alvarado Park.
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