Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bear Canyon Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (42 Rentals)

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San Mateo Suites
Studio Apartments

San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Spain Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

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5009 El Corte Miramar NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Place

4401 San Pedro Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109

Bear Canyon, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bear Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bear Canyon area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Encanto Lofts Apartments priced from $764. Canyon Crest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Bear Canyon apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsJuniper - Studio + DenStudio,1BA$764
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$795
Via ApartmentsStudio TCStudio,1BA$801
Sedona RidgeZuni1BR,1BA$850
San Pedro VillageAcoma StudioStudio,1BA$865
Acacia GardensTaos Classic1BR,1BA$885
Academy Heights Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$908
Chelsea Village ApartmentsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$910
Treehouse ApartmentsWillowStudio,1BA$919
Villas de la TerrazaStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bear Canyon, NM

As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bear Canyon area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Enclave in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,554. The second greatest value Bear Canyon apartment is the B2 Model at Casa Tierra starting at $1,488 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Baloon Fiesta Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bear Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enclave2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Casa TierraB22BR,2BA$1.42
Tesoro on SpainC22BR,2BA$1.44
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Wyoming Place Apartments1 Bed B1BR,1BA$1.30
MiloMadrid Platinum1BR,1BA$1.36
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.45
Academy Heights Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Chelsea Village ApartmentsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$1.47

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Bear Canyon, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #39

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Northeast Albuquerque, NM. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bear Canyon Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bear Canyon?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bear Canyon is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bear Canyon?

The cheapest apartment in Bear Canyon is Sedona Ridge which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Bear Canyon costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bear Canyon?

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 52 regular apartments in Bear Canyon 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 Bear Canyon?

Cheap apartments in Bear Canyon have an average cost of $275 which is $1,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bear Canyon.

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