
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (51 Rentals)
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Encanto Lofts Apartments

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Comanche Wells

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Desert Creek Apartments

Citadel - Free Utilities

Rock Creek

Nova Point Gated Community

Via Apartments

Canyon Crest

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*
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Sunchase Apartments

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Tesota Morningside

Candlelight Square

Arroyo Vista

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Peaks at Sandia View
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North Park Apartments

Sunset Pointe

The Lakes

Woodberry Heights

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Villas Del Cielo

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Milo

1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT

521 Adams St NE

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Chelsea Village Apartments

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

Fair Plaza Apartments

420 Jefferson St NE

Somerset Lofts

Nova Peak

Nova Ridge

University Studio Apartments

3617 Wellesley Dr SE

San Mateo Suites
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Los Arcos

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Barcelona Suites

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Villa Esperanza
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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 | $1,119 | $700 | $2,166 |
| Bel Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $814 | $2,485 |
| Bel Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $900 | $3,909 |
| Bel Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $1,200 | $2,522 |
| Bel Air 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 51 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 Peak priced from $700. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Peak | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $754 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $776 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Nova Point Gated Community | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Via Apartments | Studio TC | Studio,1BA | $801 |
| Pinewood Estates | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $891 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, NM
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $1.36 price per square foot 339 Madison St NE Model at 339 Madison St NE in the in the Netherwood Park neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the KaloDuo Model at Theta Apartments starting at $975 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Northwest 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 339 Madison St NE | 339 Madison St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Nob Hill Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Uptown Square | 1x1_824 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 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 $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bel Air?
The cheapest apartment in Bel Air is Nova Peak which is listed at $800, 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 34 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 $324 which is $2,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bel Air.
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