
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (77 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bel Air area of Albuquerque.


Nova Ridge

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Desert Creek Apartments

Mont 44 Apartments

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Citadel - Free Utilities

Rock Creek

The Villas at Uptown

Canyon Crest

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Comanche Wells
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Via Apartments

San Pedro Village

Candlelight Square

Nova Point Gated Community

Casa Placida

Nova View

Sunchase Apartments

3504 Tyson Pl NE

Sandia Shadows
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Milo

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Tesota Morningside

Peaks at Sandia View

3508 Lafayette Dr NE

North Park Apartments

The Lakes

Woodberry Heights

709 Madison St NE

Pinewood Estates

Sunset Pointe
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Arroyo Vista

4227 Brockmont Ave NE, Unit 4227 Brockmont Ave NE

Nob Hill

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AYA ABQ

4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE

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Sun Plaza

Landmark Apartments

3825 Montgomery Blvd NE, Unit 127

Q @ Nob Hill

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Glo Apartments
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Siegel Select Albuquerque I

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Uptown Square

3301 Monroe St NE, Unit H-85

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

Fair Plaza Apartments

2732 Mesilla St NE

420 Jefferson St NE

Somerset Lofts

University Studio Apartments

3617 Wellesley Dr SE
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Bel Air, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bel Air?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air Studio Apartments | $925 | $725 | $1,661 |
| Bel Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $748 | $1,965 |
| Bel Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $900 | $2,600 |
| Bel Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $915 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bel Air Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Bel Air Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bel Air area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $725. Nova Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $748 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $764 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Villas at Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Canyon Crest | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Nova Peak Gated Community | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Candlelight Square | Silver Sage | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, NM
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $1.45 price per square foot Ele Model at Large Quiet Two Bedroom in the in the Netherwood Park neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 1x1_905 Model at Uptown Square starting at $1,386 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel Air apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Quiet Two Bedroom | Ele | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Uptown Square | 1x1_905 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo-Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Nob Hill | 2.1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Chelsea Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| North Park Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bel Air Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bel Air?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bel Air is at Desert Creek Apartments listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bel Air Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bel Air Apartment is $748 at Mont 44 Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bel Air Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bel Air is starting from $933 at Mont 44 Apartments.
What is the most affordable Bel Air Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bel Air Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Via Apartments and starts from $1,331.
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