
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Candelmen Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (50 Rentals)
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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 |
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Candelmen Studio Apartments | $1,075 | $750 | $2,800 |
Candelmen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $845 | $4,000 |
Candelmen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $950 | $5,054 |
Candelmen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $1,400 | $3,160 |
Candelmen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $1,999 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Candelmen Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 Canyon Crest priced from $860. The Retreat at Candelaria has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable Candelmen apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Canyon Crest | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $860 |
The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $867 |
Pinewood Estates | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Candlelight Square | Silver Sage | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Acacia Gardens | Taos Classic | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Mission Hill Apartments | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Lomas Gardens | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $954 |
Dorado Heights | A | Studio,1BA | $965 |
Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Candelmen, NM
As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Candelmen area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Northeastern in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Candelmen apartment is the alpine Model at Northpointe Village starting at $1,500 with a $1.44 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. |
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Northeastern | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Northpointe Village | alpine | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Pinon Terrace | One Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Sunrise Apartments | Large Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Lomas Gardens | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Panorama Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Mission Hill Apartments | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Candelmen Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Candelmen?
The cheapest apartment in Candelmen is The Retreat at Candelaria which is listed at $867, while the average apartment in Candelmen costs $2,349.
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 28 regular apartments in Candelmen 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 Candelmen?
Cheap apartments in Candelmen have an average cost of $142 which is $2,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Candelmen.
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