Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (77 Rentals)

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Desert Creek Apartments
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$725 - $2,435
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Desert Creek Apartments

4300 Pan American Fwy NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Comanche Wells
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$827 - $2,776
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Comanche Wells

3400 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Milo
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$971 - $1,458
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Milo

4217 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Tesota Morningside
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$972 - $1,385
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 17

Tesota Morningside

3958 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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AYA ABQ
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$1,191 - $4,919
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AYA ABQ

5324 San Mateo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Sun Plaza
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$1,205 - $1,937
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Sun Plaza

4400 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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3825 Montgomery Blvd NE, Unit 127

3825 Montgomery Blvd NE
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Glo Apartments
$1,360 - $1,805
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Glo Apartments

3901 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Uptown Square
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$1,386 - $1,690
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Uptown Square

7000 Phoenix Ave 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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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$725
Nova RidgeS1Studio,1BA$725
Mont 44 Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC1BR,1BA$748
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsJuniper - Studio + DenStudio,1BA$764
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Villas at UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$800
Canyon Crest1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$823
Via Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$850
Nova Peak Gated Community1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Candlelight SquareSilver Sage1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Large Quiet Two BedroomEle2BR,2BA$1.45
Uptown Square1x1_9051BR,1BA$1.53
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo-Premium2BR,2BA$1.32
Sandia Shadows2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.26
Nob Hill2.1.52BR,1.5BA$1.49
Chelsea Village ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,1BA$1.34
1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,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 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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