
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cervantes Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cervantes area of Albuquerque.


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Comanche Wells

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Union 505

Citadel - Free Utilities

513 Candelaria Rd NW

401 14th St NW

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

3705 Aspen Ave NE

Rock Creek

3204 Comanche Rd NE
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Sunchase Apartments

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Tesota Morningside

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Arroyo Vista

Peaks at Sandia View

820 Apache Ave NW

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Sandia Shadows

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901 Slate Ave NW

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

1506 Edith Blvd NE

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Siegel Select Albuquerque I

228 16th St NW

505 Marble Ave NW

202 San Clemente Ave NW

Q @ Vassar
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817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817, Unit 817

3732 3rd St NW

Calle Cuarta

1420 4th St NW

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Carousel

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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 | $927 | $723 | $1,661 |
| Cervantes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $800 | $2,021 |
| Cervantes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $1,010 | $2,795 |
| Cervantes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $1,398 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cervantes Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 Desert Creek Apartments priced from $727. Comanche Wells has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $767. Here are the most affordable Cervantes apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $727 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $767 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $794 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Rock Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $971 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1-638 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Glo Apartments | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $992 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1,075 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cervantes, NM
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cervantes area is the $1.41 price per square foot 817 Slate Ave NW Model at 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 in the in the Hunning Highland neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Cervantes apartment is the KaloDuo Model at Theta Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $1.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 | 817 Slate Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-638 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Rock Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cervantes?
The cheapest apartment in Cervantes is Sunchase Apartments which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Cervantes costs $1,725.
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 29 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 $443 which is $1,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cervantes.
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