
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM from $400 with Swimming Pool (95 Rentals)
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Cinnamon Tree

Bluewater Village

Manzano Vista

Home @ Valencia

Las Brisas

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Nova Point

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University Village

Tierra Pointe

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The Beach

Rock Creek

Tesota Four Hills

Villa de San Felipe

Executive West - Senior Community

San Pedro Village

Citadel - Free Utilities
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Whispering Sands

Pinewood Estates

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Somerset Park

Comanche Wells

Tesota Morningside

Milo
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Silver Moon Lodge

Copper Hills

Casa Placida

Volcanes Commons

Arlo Apartments

Via Apartments

Peaks at Sandia View

Mission Hill Apartments

Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments

Lexington Place Apartments

Arrowhead Pointe

Three Fountains

Cloverleaf Apartments
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Sunrise Apartments

El Paseo Apartments

Canyon Crest

Mont 44 Apartments

Calero

Villa Hermosa

Arroyo Vista

Sedona Ridge

North Park Apartments
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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 | $1,046 | $577 | $2,800 |
Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,417 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $890 | $6,573 |
Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $799 | $7,481 |
Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,046 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
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Albuquerque, NMPopulation: 560,218
Ranked #32
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleAlbuquerque, NM
Ranked #1
Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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.
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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 $774.
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 $2,092.
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 6,073 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 $422 which is $1,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albuquerque.
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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: Cheryl Bowman
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