
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Mall Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $900 (14 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottonwood Mall?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Mall Studio Apartments | $1,282 | $970 | $1,826 |
| Cottonwood Mall 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $1,054 | $2,079 |
| Cottonwood Mall 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $1,257 | $2,894 |
| Cottonwood Mall 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $1,685 | $2,854 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cottonwood Mall Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Cottonwood Mall Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottonwood Mall area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at El Paseo Apartments priced from $956. La Cantera Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $956. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood Mall apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paseo Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| La Cantera Senior Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| The Panorama | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
| The Aspens | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| River Walk at Puerta de Corrales | Greenway LP | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood Mall, NM
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood Mall area is the $1.68 price per square foot Ballard Model at Circ in the in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,005. The second greatest value Cottonwood Mall apartment is the 3bed 2 bath Model at Resort at Sandia Village starting at $2,110 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonwood Mall apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circ | Ballard | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Resort at Sandia Village | 3bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| The Aubry | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Cottonwood Ranch | Cypress (LUX) | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| SkyStone Apartments | Vashon | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Aspens | Maple (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Eagle Ranch Apartments | Latigo | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Prisma | Scarlet Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| La Cantera Senior Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| El Paseo Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Mall Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cottonwood Mall?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cottonwood Mall is under $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottonwood Mall?
The cheapest apartment in Cottonwood Mall is El Paseo Apartments which is listed at $956, while the average apartment in Cottonwood Mall costs $1,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottonwood Mall?
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 12 regular apartments in Cottonwood Mall 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 Mall?
Cheap apartments in Cottonwood Mall have an average cost of $101 which is $1,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottonwood Mall.
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