Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Spring Flower Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (16 Rentals)

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6600 Delia Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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9901 Ceja Vista Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121

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Desert Spring Flower, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desert Spring Flower Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desert Spring Flower area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included priced from $740. 9317 Central Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Desert Spring Flower apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer IncludedStudioStudio,1BA$740
9317 Central AveWest StudiosStudio,1BA$795
El Campo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Tierra PointeB12BR,1BA$909
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$941

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Spring Flower, NM

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Spring Flower area is the $1.59 price per square foot Jade Model at Diamond Mesa in the in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood starting from $1,852. The second greatest value Desert Spring Flower apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert Spring Flower apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Diamond MesaJade2BR,2.5BA$1.59
Taylor Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
El Campo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Monterey PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village1x1 Market 647 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$2.09
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Alvarado ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.36
713 Cannon Rd SW, Unit B713 Cannon Rd SWStudio ,1BA$1.50
Tierra PointeS1Studio ,1BA$2.30
Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer IncludedStudioStudio ,1BA$2.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Desert Spring Flower, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #230

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Desert Spring Flower Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert Spring Flower Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Desert Spring Flower?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Desert Spring Flower is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desert Spring Flower?

The cheapest apartment in Desert Spring Flower is El Campo Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Desert Spring Flower costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Desert Spring Flower?

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 9 regular apartments in Desert Spring Flower that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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