
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (69 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bel Air area of Albuquerque.


Nova Point

2901 Carlisle Blvd NE

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Comanche Wells

Citadel - Free Utilities

Rock Creek

The Villas @ Uptown

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Desert Creek Apartments

Canyon Crest

Encanto Lofts Apartments
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Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

Via Apartments

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3513 Tulane Drive Northeast, Unit Apt 4, Unit Apt 4

San Pedro Village

1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT

Nova View

Casa Placida

Sunchase Apartments

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AYA ABQ

Pinewood Estates
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Tesota Morningside

Mont 44 Apartments

Arroyo Vista

North Park Apartments

Woodberry Heights

The Lakes

Candlelight Square

Peaks at Sandia View

Sunset Pointe

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Milo
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Villas Del Cielo

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Sun Plaza

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Glo Apartments

ABQ Uptown Apartments

Uptown Square

Landmark Apartments

528 Montclaire Dr NE

Q @ Nob Hill

5401 Alice Ave NE

Siegel Select ABQ I
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Gracey's Nation - Truman Community

Q @ Vassar

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

Fair Plaza Apartments

420 Jefferson St NE

Somerset Lofts

University Studio Apartments

3617 Wellesley Dr SE

San Mateo Suites

Mesa Hills Senior Living
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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 | $1,059 | $735 | $2,280 |
| Bel Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $823 | $2,379 |
| Bel Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $850 | $5,324 |
| Bel Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,200 | $3,327 |
| Bel Air 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 69 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 Nova Ridge priced from $725. Nova Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Nova Point | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Aspen - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Via Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom TC | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Nova Peak | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | The Sonoran | Studio,1BA | $914 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, NM
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated Model at Via Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Renovated MKT Model at Mont 44 Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the North Valley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath Renovated MKT | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Uptown Square | 1x1_824 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 3513 Tulane Drive Northeast, Unit Apt 4 | 3513 Tulane Drive Northeast | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Woodberry Heights | 1x1C | 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 a cheap apartment in Bel Air?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bel Air is under $914.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bel Air?
The cheapest apartment in Bel Air is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Bel Air costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bel Air?
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 45 regular apartments in Bel Air that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Experts Guide To The Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albuquerque
Written by: Esther Lombardi
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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