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

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There are currently 27 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $756 |
| Acacia Gardens | Taos Deluxe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Eagle Point Apartments | Piquin | Studio,1BA | $967 |
| Woodberry Heights | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Arrowhead Pointe | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,013 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Odyssey Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,054 |
| Calero | 1X1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,094 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Broadstone Heights | 3X2-1314 | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Circ | Ballard | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Monterey Place | Two Bedroom - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Sandoval Flats | 2AA (Wheelchair Accessible) | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Uptown Square | 1x1_905 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Milo | Madrid Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Aubry | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| AYA ABQ | Pueblo Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Calero | 1X1 Reno | 1BR,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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