
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM from $400 (74 Rentals)
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Encino Terrace Senior

El Pueblo II Apartments

Brandywood Park - FREE Utilities

Manzano Vista

Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included

Silver Gardens Apartments
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Encanto Lofts Apartments

8620 Northeastern Blvd NE

Somerset Park

Nova Point

Tesota Four Hills

University Village

Portals

Candlelight Square

Union 505

Rock Creek

San Pedro Village

Executive West - Senior Community
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Don Quixote Apartments

Comanche Wells

Pinewood Estates

Zocalo Lofts

Nova View

Casa Placida

Volcanes Commons

Tesota Morningside
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Mission Hill Apartments

911 Alvarado Dr SE

Ceja Vista Senior 55+

Arrowhead Pointe

Three Fountains

Cloverleaf Apartments

The Valencia Apartments

The June

Villa Hermosa

Sedona Ridge

Woodberry Heights

Odyssey Apartments
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North Park Apartments

Villa de San Felipe

CRESTWOOD APARTMENTS

Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community

Sunchase

Villa Esperanza

Montecito

Sunset Pointe
Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albuquerque?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Albuquerque Studio Apartments | $1,039 | $592 | $3,680 |
Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $716 | $5,671 |
Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $697 | $5,852 |
Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $799 | $7,589 |
Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $1,114 | $4,400 |
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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.
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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 $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albuquerque?
The cheapest apartment in Albuquerque is El Pueblo II Apartments which is listed at $716, while the average apartment in Albuquerque costs $2,434.
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 2,741 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 $400 which is $2,034 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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A Local Experts Guide To The Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albuquerque
Written by: Esther Lombardi
Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers culture, diversity, and beautiful landscapes. Each neighborhood blends historic charm with nature, education, and entertainment.

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Written by: Marie Brown
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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