
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Candelmen Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (77 Rentals)
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8912 Bellehaven Ave NE

Canyon Crest

Lexington Place Apartments

Casa Del Arroyo Apartments

Pinewood Estates

Executive West - Senior Community

Rio Vista Senior Apartments

Sedona Ridge

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Copper Hills
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2408 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit D, Unit D

The Retreat at Candelaria

Acacia Gardens

Three Fountains

Dorado Heights

Sunrise Apartments

Arlo Apartments

Candlelight Square

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Eagle Point Apartments

Panorama Heights
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Northpointe Village

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Canoan Village

Villa Serena Apartments

3211 Morris St NE

10789 Towner Ave NE

La Vida Buena Apartments

Pinon Terrace

Tesoro on Spain

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MOUNTAIN VISTA

Indigo Park
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The Reserve

Northeastern

The Heights at Tramway

2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit Apartment A, Unit Apartment A

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CIBOLA VILLAGE

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VILLA LA CHARLES

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Sierra Meadows

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12001 Phoenix Ave NE, Unit B, Unit B

12244 Menaul Blvd NE
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Calero

Grove at Tramway

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12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B, Unit B

12120 Candelaria Rd NE

Enclave

8301 Comanche Ct NE

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12220 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit c, Unit c

Donna Ann Apartments

11101 Towner Ave NE

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Candelmen, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Candelmen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candelmen Studio Apartments | $1,009 | $840 | $1,250 |
| Candelmen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $745 | $2,439 |
| Candelmen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $865 | $3,281 |
| Candelmen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $1,426 | $2,150 |
| Candelmen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Candelmen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Candelmen area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Lexington Place Apartments priced from $840. Pinewood Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $852. Here are the most affordable Candelmen apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Pinewood Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $852 |
| The Twelve 601 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Rio Vista Senior Apartments | Income-Restricted One Bedroom Senior Apartment ... | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Los Altos Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Monterey Manor Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Willow | Studio,1BA | $959 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Candelmen, NM
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Candelmen area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Candelmen apartment is the 12229 Menaul Blvd NE Model at 12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B starting at $1,400 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Candelmen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B | 12229 Menaul Blvd NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Copper Hills | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Executive West - Senior Community | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit Apartment A | 2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Arlo Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| The Twelve 601 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Monterey Manor Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Candelmen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Candelmen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Candelmen is under $959.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Candelmen?
The cheapest apartment in Candelmen is Rio Vista Senior Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Candelmen costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Candelmen?
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 29 regular apartments in Candelmen that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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