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The Twelve 601

Nova Point Gated Community

Cloudview Terrace

Bluewater Village

Citadel - Free Utilities

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Millennium Flats

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115 Walter St NE

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Union 505

Manzano Vista

Somerset Park

3419 Crest Ave SE

532 Chama St SE

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The Beach

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5704 Kathryn Ave SE

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Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community

216 General Marshall St NE

San Pedro Village

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Tesota Midtown

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Comanche Wells

Executive East Apartments

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The French Quarter

Executive West - Senior Community
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6001 Montaño Rd NW

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The Ridge

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Studios on Route 66

Nova View

340 Pennsylvania St NE

436 Chama St SE

501 Princeton Dr SE
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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 | $1,016 | $645 | $2,850 |
| Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $500 | $2,863 |
| Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $737 | $3,523 |
| Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,066 | $4,276 |
| Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $1,300 | $9,739 |
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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 $754.
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 $1,342.
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 1,672 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 $251 which is $1,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albuquerque.
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I still recollect my first morning commute in Albuquerque.

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