
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cielito Lindo Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (35 Rentals)
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The Retreat at Candelaria

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12120 Menaul Blvd NE

12304 Candelaria Rd NE
Cielito Lindo, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cielito Lindo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cielito Lindo Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $750 | $2,800 |
Cielito Lindo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $852 | $4,000 |
Cielito Lindo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $1,016 | $5,054 |
Cielito Lindo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $1,400 | $3,555 |
Cielito Lindo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $2,299 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Cielito Lindo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cielito Lindo area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Candelaria priced from $867. Mission Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Cielito Lindo apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $867 |
Mission Hill Apartments | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $954 |
Eagle Point Apartments | Piquin | Studio,1BA | $955 |
Dorado Heights | A | Studio,1BA | $965 |
Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Acacia Gardens | Taos Deluxe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Sungate | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
Treehouse Apartments | Cedar | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
Lexington Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cielito Lindo, NM
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cielito Lindo area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath B Model at Mesa Del Oso in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Cielito Lindo apartment is the Abo Model at Las Kivas Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Foothills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cielito Lindo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mesa Del Oso | 2 Bed 2 Bath B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Las Kivas Apartments | Abo | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Northeastern | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Pinon Terrace | One Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Tesoro on Spain | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Mission Hill Apartments | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Lexington Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCielito Lindo, Albuquerque, NM
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Cielito Lindo Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 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 Cielito Lindo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cielito Lindo?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cielito Lindo is at Eagle Point Apartments listed at $955.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cielito Lindo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cielito Lindo Apartment is $867 at The Retreat at Candelaria.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cielito Lindo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cielito Lindo is starting from $1,024 at The Retreat at Candelaria.
What is the most affordable Cielito Lindo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cielito Lindo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sierra Meadows and starts from $1,701.
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