Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (69 Rentals)

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Comanche Wells
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$785 - $2,849
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Comanche Wells

3400 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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AYA ABQ
$940 - $3,943
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AYA ABQ

5324 San Mateo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Tesota Morningside
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$952 - $1,330
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 17

Tesota Morningside

3958 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Milo
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$1,054 - $1,486
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Milo

4217 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Sun Plaza
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$1,111 - $3,327
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Sun Plaza

4400 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Glo Apartments
$1,162 - $1,807
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Glo Apartments

3901 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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1516 Tijeras Ave NE
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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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420 Jefferson St NE
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420 Jefferson St NE

420 Jefferson St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Somerset Lofts
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Somerset Lofts

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

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nova RidgeS1Studio,1BA$725
Nova Point0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
The Villas @ UptownStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$800
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsAspen - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$835
Via Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom TC2BR,1BA$850
Nova Peak1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900
Sunchase ApartmentsJr 1x11BR,1BA$905
Desert Creek ApartmentsThe SonoranStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Via Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.33
Mont 44 Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath Renovated MKT2BR,1BA$1.45
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,2BA$1.20
Uptown Square1x1_8241BR,1BA$1.45
3513 Tulane Drive Northeast, Unit Apt 43513 Tulane Drive Northeast2BR,1BA$1.07
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.45
Woodberry Heights1x1C1BR,1BA$1.45
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54

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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!

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

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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