
Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM Under $1,500 (484 Rentals)


Cielo Alameda

La Ventana

200 Cornell Dr

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The Senary by Allaso

Garfield Townhomes

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Uptown Square

Arterra

Altezza High Desert

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Diamond Mesa

Broadstone Heights

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The Aubry

Northeastern

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Grove at Tramway

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Siegel Select Albuquerque I

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Stride West

Allegro at Tanoan

Enclave

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Circ

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Nob Hill

505 Central Lofts

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

Solaire
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Quincy

Landmark Apartments

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Casa Tierra

Vista Del Sol Apartments

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AYA ABQ

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Sierra Meadows

Oak Tree Park

River Walk at Puerta de Corrales

Puerta Del Sol

Del Rio Apartments
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VILLA LA CHARLES

Cottonwood Ranch

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CIBOLA VILLAGE

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Spring Park

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Calero

Taylor Ridge Apartments

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1207 Barelas St SW

The Heights at Tramway

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The Artisan @ Sawmill Village
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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 Under $1500 | $1,020 | $645 | $2,850 |
| Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,287 | $500 | $2,868 |
| Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,589 | $745 | $3,523 |
| Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,041 | $1,066 | $4,276 |
| Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,279 | $1,300 | $9,739 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Albuquerque
How much are Studio apartments in Albuquerque?
There are currently 682 Studio Apartments in Albuquerque with rent ranges from $645 to $2,850 with an average price of $1,020.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Albuquerque Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Albuquerque ranges from $500 to $2,868 with an average monthly rent of $1,287.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Albuquerque cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Albuquerque range from $745 to $3,523. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,589.
How expensive are Albuquerque Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 198 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Albuquerque on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,066 to $4,276 - averaging $2,041 for the location.
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