Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (56 Rentals)

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1516 Tijeras Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

1516-1522 Tijeras Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Fair Plaza Apartments
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Fair Plaza Apartments

5901 Alice Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Somerset Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Lofts

700 Truman St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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San Mateo Suites
Studio Apartments

San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Nova Peak
Studio Apartments

Nova Peak

1200 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Uptown Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Gardens

1113 Pennsylvania St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Bel Air, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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 $578. The Villas @ Uptown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$578
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$700
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$775
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsJuniper - Junior One Bedroom One BathStudio,1BA$799
Comanche WellsS1Studio,1BA$809
Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*Yucca1BR,1BA$850
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$855
San Pedro VillageAcoma StudioStudio,1BA$855
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio,1BA$869
Via ApartmentsStudio TCStudio,1BA$901

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, NM

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $1.41 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at Villa Esperanza in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Sun Pointe Park Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.28 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa EsperanzaFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,1BA$1.41
Sun Pointe Park Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.28
Mont 44 Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath Renovated MKT2BR,1BA$1.45
Chelsea Village ApartmentsKaloDuo-Premium2BR,1BA$1.67
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (A)2BR,2BA$1.48
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
MiloMadrid Platinum1BR,1BA$1.51
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54
Peaks at Sandia View1x1R-6401BR,1BA$1.64
Tesota MorningsideA1AR1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bel Air, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #107

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Bel Air Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

35 / 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.

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 $901.

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 $799, while the average apartment in Bel Air costs $1,970.

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 35 regular apartments in Bel Air 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 Bel Air?

Cheap apartments in Bel Air have an average cost of $382 which is $1,588 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bel Air.

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