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Union 505
801 Locust Pl NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $821 (18 Rentals)
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Pinewood Estates
1401 Pennsylvania St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Acacia Gardens
8401 Spain Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Tesota Morningside
3958 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Dorado Heights
11800 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Arrowhead Pointe
12021 Skyline Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Alvarado Apartments
611 Lead Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Eagle Point Apartments
4401 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Milo
4217 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Sunset Pointe
6500 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Odyssey Apartments
10600 Cibola Loop NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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Woodberry Heights
6300 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Puerta Del Sol
4816 Mcmahon BlvdAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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Aydan
6000 Montano Plaza Dr NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Telegraph Hill
7000 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Calero
8000 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Sandoval Flats
3200 Camino Encantadas NERio Rancho, NM 87144
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Entrada Pointe
900 Country Club DrRio Rancho, NM 87124
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Cottonwood Heights, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottonwood Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cottonwood Heights Studio Apartments | $1,223 | $825 | $1,845 |
| Cottonwood Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $889 | $2,495 |
| Cottonwood Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,091 | $2,873 |
| Cottonwood Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,486 | $3,493 |
| Cottonwood Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $1,644 | $1,644 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 10 mile radius of the Cottonwood Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Union 505 priced from $889. Pinewood Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Union 505 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $889 |
| Pinewood Estates | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $924 |
| Acacia Gardens | Zuni Classic | 1BR, 1BA | $955 |
| Dorado Heights | A | Studio, 1BA | $1,005 |
| Arrowhead Pointe | Studio | 1BR, 1BA | $1,013 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Heights, NM
As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Heights area is the $1.53 price per square foot Pine Renovated Model at Quincy in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Cottonwood Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Mesa Del Oso in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting at $1,719 with a $1.64 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonwood Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Quincy | Pine Renovated | 2BR, 2BA | $1.53 |
| Mesa Del Oso | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.64 |
| Resort at Sandia Village | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.70 |
| Vista Del Sol Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.66 |
| Allegro at Tanoan | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.65 |
| Uptown Square | 1x1_824 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.72 |
| Circ | Madison | 1BR, 1BA | $1.66 |
| Milo | Madrid Platinum | 1BR, 1BA | $1.58 |
| Sandoval Flats | 1A | 1BR, 1BA | $1.47 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cottonwood Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cottonwood Heights is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottonwood Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Cottonwood Heights is Union 505 which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in Cottonwood Heights costs $1,486.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottonwood Heights?
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 90 regular apartments in Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights?
Cheap apartments in Cottonwood Heights have an average cost of $809 which is $677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottonwood Heights.
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