
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM from $400 with Utilities Included (88 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Albuquerque.


Loop @950

Marbella-Income Restricted Waitlist

Brandywood Park - FREE Utilities

El Pueblo II Apartments

Manzano Vista

Silver Gardens Apartments
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Somerset Park

9317 Central Ave

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

University Village

Adobe Manor Apartments

The Beach

San Pedro Village

Executive West - Senior Community

Canyon Crest

Don Quixote Apartments
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Citadel - Free Utilities

El Campo Apartments

Imperial

Via Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

Ceja Vista Senior 55+

The Valencia Apartments

The Ridge

Arroyo Vista

Mont 44 Apartments

North Park Apartments
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Sun Pointe Park Apartments

Panorama Heights

Canon de Arrowhead

Taylor Ridge Apartments
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Princeton Hall Apartments

Patios - FREE Utilities+Standard Cable
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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 | $1,029 | $590 | $3,002 |
Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $716 | $5,671 |
Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $697 | $5,800 |
Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $799 | $7,834 |
Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $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 $2,426.
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 2,753 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 $404 which is $2,022 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: Marie Brown
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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