Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (27 Rentals)

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Union 505
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$756 - $2,747
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Union 505

801 Locust Pl NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Tesota Morningside
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$952 - $1,365
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 17

Tesota Morningside

3958 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Arrowhead Pointe
$1,013 - $1,373
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Arrowhead Pointe

12021 Skyline Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Calero
$1,023 - $1,836
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Calero

8000 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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AYA ABQ
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$1,035 - $4,158
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AYA ABQ

5324 San Mateo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Milo
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$1,039 - $1,399
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Milo

4217 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Odyssey Apartments
$1,054 - $1,963
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Odyssey Apartments

10600 Cibola Loop NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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Valley Apartments
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$1,096 - $1,689
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Valley Apartments

1812 Indian School Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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The Aubry
$1,156 - $2,469
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The Aubry

9180 Coors Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Sun Plaza
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$1,256 - $3,569
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Sun Plaza

4400 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Stride West
$1,257 - $2,473
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Stride West

6101 Sequoia Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Glo Apartments
$1,260 - $1,948
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Glo Apartments

3901 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Entrada Pointe
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$1,197 - $1,567
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Entrada Pointe

900 Country Club DrRio Rancho, NM 87124
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Cheapest Available Cottonwood Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottonwood Heights area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Union 505 priced from $756. Acacia Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$756
Acacia GardensTaos Deluxe 11BR,1BA$920
Alvarado ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Point ApartmentsPiquinStudio,1BA$967
Woodberry Heights1x1A1BR,1BA$1,000
Arrowhead PointeStudio1BR,1BA$1,013
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1,045
Odyssey ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,054
Calero1X1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,094
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1,096

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Heights, NM

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Heights area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3X2-1314 Model at Broadstone Heights in the in the Academy Hills neighborhood starting from $2,110. The second greatest value Cottonwood Heights apartment is the Ballard Model at Circ starting at $1,972 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonwood Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadstone Heights3X2-13143BR,2BA$1.61
CircBallard3BR,2BA$1.65
Monterey PlaceTwo Bedroom - Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.59
Sandoval Flats2AA (Wheelchair Accessible)2BR,2BA$1.30
Uptown Square1x1_9051BR,1BA$1.53
MiloMadrid Platinum1BR,1BA$1.65
The AubryA11BR,1BA$1.59
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.45
AYA ABQPueblo Renovated1BR,1BA$1.70
Calero1X1 Reno1BR,1BA$1.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cottonwood Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cottonwood Heights is at Union 505 listed at $756.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonwood Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonwood Heights Apartment is $920 at Acacia Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottonwood Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottonwood Heights is starting from $1,159 at Valley Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cottonwood Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottonwood Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Aspens and starts from $1,685.

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