Gated Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM (122 Rentals)

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When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

Unexpected life events can force you to break your lease. Learn how to communicate with your landlord, negotiate a solution, and understand your legal options for early termination.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Check Out Albuquerque’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Albuquerque and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Esther Lombardi

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Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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Albuquerque Overview

Boasting its status as the most populous city in all of New Mexico, Albuquerque is a historic city known for its universities, beautiful mountains, and for the gorgeous Rio Grande, which it straddles. This city has decades of growth under its belt, and only continues to draw in more settlers as time goes on. This metropolis is also incredibly diverse and continues to make its case as to why finding apartments in Albuquerque are such a great place to settle down.

Why live in Albuquerque, NM?

What makes Albuquerque special is the fact that it's situated right next to the Rio Grande and contains the Sandia Mountains. The city also boasts a large number of museums, galleries, as well as shops and other points of interest. The city has a very diverse population and puts on an annual major art event known as the New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair. Foodies take heed: Albuquerque has a thriving restaurant scene, with many of its eats featuring in statewide lists of note. And those who love to exercise will be happy to hear that Albuquerque came out as the number one fittest city in the US. Living here is a breeze with many top options for Albuquerque apartments available to residents who move here.

Albuquerque, NM
Population: 560,218

Ranked #32

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #1

Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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.

Albuquerque, NM Area Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Albuquerque Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Albuquerque?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Albuquerque is at Yucca House listed at $575.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Albuquerque Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Albuquerque is $1,583.

What is the largest Gated Albuquerque Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Albuquerque is a 1,941 square feet unit starting from $3,400 at 501 whitten Trail SW.

What is the average size for Albuquerque Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Albuquerque is currently at 649 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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.