
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM from $500 (282 Rentals) Page 2 of 6


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albuquerque?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Studio Apartments | $991 | $645 | $2,701 |
| Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $500 | $2,868 |
| Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $775 | $3,634 |
| Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $1,066 | $4,419 |
| Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $1,300 | $3,808 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albuquerque Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Albuquerque?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Albuquerque is under $765.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albuquerque?
The cheapest apartment in Albuquerque is 1516 Tijeras Ave NE which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Albuquerque costs $1,351.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Albuquerque?
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 2,605 regular apartments in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
Cheap apartments in Albuquerque have an average cost of $282 which is $1,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albuquerque.
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