
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM from $400 (41 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Albuquerque.
Cheap Apartments in Albuquerque.


Cinnamon Tree

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Comanche Wells

Silver Gardens Apartments

University Village

Executive West - Senior Community

Citadel - Free Utilities
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El Campo Apartments

Zocalo Lofts

Tierra Pointe

Montecito

Sedona Ridge
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Eagle Point Apartments

Dorado Heights

Villas de la Terraza

Canoan Village

Odyssey Apartments

Alvarado Apartments

Northpointe Village

Cresta North Valley

Silverado

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Valley Apartments

Oak Tree Park

River Walk at Puerta de Corrales

De Anza - Nob Hill Luxury Apartments
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Entrada 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 | $1,016 | $603 | $2,800 |
Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $800 | $6,819 |
Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $799 | $8,021 |
Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,152 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,259.
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 4,642 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 $419 which is $1,840 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: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
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