
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM from $796 (147 Rentals)


3421 Crest Ave SE

Cinnamon Tree

1033 Louisiana Blvd SE

The Ridge

137 Manzano St NE

Manzano Vista

Bluewater Village

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535 Texas St NE, Unit A

Casa Placida
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500 Tennessee St SE

209 Texas St NE

The Loop @950

Via Apartments

Candlelight Square

225 63rd St NW

370 Atrisco Dr SW

513 Candelaria Rd NW

Cloudview Terrace Apartments

Home @ Valencia
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520 Tennessee St NE

516 Lewis Ave SE

1117 Louisiana Blvd SE

3518 Crest Ave SE

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

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Desert Creek Apartments

12612 Copper Ave NE

540 Cardenas Dr SE

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Milo

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The June
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Copper Hills

1201 Palomas

Volcanes Commons

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11100 Ventura Pl NE

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El Pueblo - Ultimate Urban Living

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Valley Apartments

The Retreat at Candelaria

Four Seasons

Sunset Pointe
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511 Utah St SE

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Tesota Morningside

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Tesota Midtown

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Comanche Wells

Canyon Crest

Casa Del Arroyo Apartments

Villa Apartments

Generations at West Mesa

La Vida Nueva

Rock Creek
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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 | $1,141 | $620 | $2,164 |
| Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $650 | $2,987 |
| Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $796 | $3,995 |
| Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $1,020 | $4,310 |
| Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $1,300 | $3,763 |
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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 $740.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albuquerque?
The cheapest apartment in Albuquerque is Tesota Four Hills which is listed at $856, while the average apartment in Albuquerque costs $2,110.
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 4,920 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 $314 which is $1,796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albuquerque.
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