Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Campus Johnson Center Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (121 Rentals)

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Union 505
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$783 - $2,756
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Union 505

801 Locust Pl NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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$895 - $1,210

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1335 Ortiz Dr SE

AlbuquerqueNM87108
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508 5th St SW, Unit C
$950
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508 5th St SW, Unit C

508 5th St SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Glo Apartments
$983 - $1,861
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Glo Apartments

3901 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A
$1,025
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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A

412 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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property at 720 Truman St NE

$1,300 - $1,900

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720 Truman St NE

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$1,350

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1506 Edith Blvd NE

AlbuquerqueNM87102

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Campus Johnson Center, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Campus Johnson Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Campus Johnson Center area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at 210 High St NE priced from $700. Encino Terrace Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Campus Johnson Center apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$700
Encino Terrace SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$720
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$783
Casa Dos Santos ApartmentsStudio 512Studio,1BA$800
La Vida NuevaStudiosStudio,1BA$800
Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$829
Pine St StudiosUnit 081BR,1BA$850
2121 Gold Ave SE2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 131BR,1BA$850
Silver Gardens ApartmentsStudio (60%)Studio,1BA$893
Updated Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units1BD1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campus Johnson Center, NM

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Campus Johnson Center area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Campus Johnson Center apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Sandia Shadows starting at $1,095 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Netherwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Campus Johnson Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.15
Sandia Shadows2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.26
Nob Hill2.1.52BR,1.5BA$1.55
1013 Dickerson Dr SE, Unit B1013 Dickerson Dr SE2BR,1BA$1.50
Marquee Village ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,1BA$1.47
Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.50
Updated Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units1BD1BR,1BA$1.38
Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Pine St StudiosUnit 081BR,1BA$1.31
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Campus Johnson Center, Albuquerque, NM

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across New Mexico including Campus Johnson Center, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Campus Johnson Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Campus Johnson Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Campus Johnson Center is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Campus Johnson Center?

The cheapest apartment in Campus Johnson Center is Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Campus Johnson Center costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Campus Johnson Center?

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 3 regular apartments in Campus Johnson Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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