
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cervantes Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (13 Rentals)
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Cervantes, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cervantes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervantes Studio Apartments | $971 | $779 | $1,661 |
| Cervantes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $902 | $1,750 |
| Cervantes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $995 | $2,200 |
| Cervantes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $1,338 | $1,765 |
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Cheapest Available Cervantes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cervantes area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Carousel priced from $740. Comanche Wells has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $779. Here are the most affordable Cervantes apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carousel | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38720 | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $797 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cervantes, NM
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cervantes area is the $1.60 price per square foot Elm Model at Q @ Vassar in the in the Netherwood Park neighborhood starting from $1,765. The second greatest value Cervantes apartment is the Renovated Model at Cresta North Valley starting at $1,375 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cervantes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q @ Vassar | Elm | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Cresta North Valley | Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Anthea | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38725 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Carousel | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38721 | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cervantes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cervantes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cervantes is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cervantes?
The cheapest apartment in Cervantes is Comanche Wells which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in Cervantes costs $1,728.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cervantes?
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 23 regular apartments in Cervantes 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 Cervantes?
Cheap apartments in Cervantes have an average cost of $389 which is $1,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cervantes.
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