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208 High St NE

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Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Albuquerque, NM

Pricing Updated: 11/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Albuquerque, NM area range in price from $558 to $4,121 with an overall median price of $2,055. The three Albuquerque neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are La Mesa at $674, Trumbull Village at $674, and Southeast Heights at $715. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Albuquerque Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
La Mesa$985$67412
Trumbull Village$985$6746
Southeast Heights$1,000$7151
Sunport$1,000$7152
South San Pedro$1,102$69573
Singing Arrow$1,166$73039
University Heights$1,200$9754
Parkway$1,319$73047
Tierra Oeste$1,319$73047
Westland North$1,319$77015

Cheapest Available Albuquerque Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Home @ Valencia in the South San Pedro neighborhood priced from $695. FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!! in the South San Pedro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albuquerque apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Home @ Valencia1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$695
FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!!Sailor Interior UnitsStudio,1BA$699
The Villas @ UptownStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$700
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$735
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740
Madeira CourtStudioStudio,1BA$749
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsYucca - StudioStudio,1BA$755
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$770
Tesota Four HillsA21BR,1BA$789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albuquerque area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1 Car Garage Model at Indian Ridge in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Albuquerque apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albuquerque apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Indian Ridge1 Car Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.19
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
Aspen RidgeTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
2608 Muriel St NE, Unit D2608 Muriel St NE2BR,1BA$1.11
544 Chama St SE, Unit C544 Chama St SE2BR,1BA$1.11
Canyon Crest1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
The Portals ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.21
Lomas Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.16
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03

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Albuquerque Overview

Boasting its status as the most populous city in all of New Mexico, Albuquerque is a historic city known for its universities, beautiful mountains, and for the gorgeous Rio Grande, which it straddles. This city has decades of growth under its belt, and only continues to draw in more settlers as time goes on. This metropolis is also incredibly diverse and continues to make its case as to why finding apartments in Albuquerque are such a great place to settle down.

Why live in Albuquerque, NM?

What makes Albuquerque special is the fact that it's situated right next to the Rio Grande and contains the Sandia Mountains. The city also boasts a large number of museums, galleries, as well as shops and other points of interest. The city has a very diverse population and puts on an annual major art event known as the New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair. Foodies take heed: Albuquerque has a thriving restaurant scene, with many of its eats featuring in statewide lists of note. And those who love to exercise will be happy to hear that Albuquerque came out as the number one fittest city in the US. Living here is a breeze with many top options for Albuquerque apartments available to residents who move here.

Albuquerque, NM
Population: 560,218

Ranked #32

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #1

Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Albuquerque, NM Area Reviews

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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 $789.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albuquerque?

The cheapest apartment in Albuquerque is Home @ Valencia which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Albuquerque costs $2,055.

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 3,845 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 $339 which is $1,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albuquerque.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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