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1201 Dickerson Dr SE

Executive East Apartments

Executive West - Senior Community

Montecito

Rio Vista Senior Apartments

1033 Louisiana Blvd SE

Silver Moon Lodge

Nova View

Nova Point Gated Community
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The Lanai Apartments

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Studios on Route 66

Las Vistas I

Casa Placida

The Ridge

209 Texas St NE, Unit B

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636 San Pablo St SE, Unit A

2517 Eubank Blvd NE

Sunchase Apartments

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Playa Del Sol
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Dorado Heights

3504 Tyson Pl NE

505 Pennsylvania St SE

149 Manzano St NE

The Retreat at Candelaria

Acacia Gardens

Sandia Shadows

Lexington Place Apartments

Somerset Park

Juniper Flats
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1017 Alvarado Dr SE

2443 De Vita Rd SW

915 Walter St SE

127 Tennessee St SE

1117 Louisiana Blvd SE

Sedona Ridge

Arlo Apartments

216 General Marshall St NE

El Paseo Apartments

Lifestyles at Renaissance
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Three Fountains

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Eagle Point Apartments

Las Brisas

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Tesota Morningside

Zocalo Lofts

Peaks at Sandia View

Sunrise Apartments

3508 Eastern Ave SE

13205 Mountain Rd NE

233 63rd St NW
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albuquerque?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Albuquerque Studio Apartments | $1,020 | $645 | $2,217 |
| Cheap Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $500 | $2,863 |
| Cheap Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $790 | $3,523 |
| Cheap Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $915 | $3,930 |
| Cheap Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $1,300 | $3,791 |
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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 $725.
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 $2,075.
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 4,884 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 $309 which is $1,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albuquerque.
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A Local Expert's 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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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.