
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (10 Rentals)
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Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza Studio Apartments | $1,012 | $649 | $1,361 |
Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $915 | $1,875 |
Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $1,106 | $3,500 |
Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,338 | $2,374 |
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Cheapest Available Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $649. Union 505 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $649 |
Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Tesota Morningside | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza, NM
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 bed/2 bath Model at Cresta North Valley in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza apartment is the P 2/2 Model at Poblana Place starting at $1,795 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cresta North Valley | 2 bed/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Poblana Place | P 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Las Mananitas Apartments | Belmar | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Tesota Morningside | A1AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Union 505 | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDouglas Macarthur Sandia Plaza, Albuquerque, NM
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Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Douglas Macarthur Sandia Plaza, Albuquerque, NM
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
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Getting Around the Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza is under $1,385.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza?
The cheapest apartment in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza is Tesota Morningside which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza costs $1,532.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza?
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 6 regular apartments in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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