
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza Studio Apartments | $940 | $725 | $1,661 |
| Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $944 | $2,863 |
| Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $1,003 | $3,523 |
| Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $1,398 | $3,930 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 $725. Union 505 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $791. 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 | $725 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $791 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $971 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza, NM
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza area is the $1.61 price per square foot Geneva Model at Las Mananitas Apartments in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,240. The second greatest value Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio starting at $1,900 with a $1.76 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Mananitas Apartments | Geneva | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Taylor Ranch | Aspen (Premium) | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Red Rock Canyon Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Andalucia Villas | Antequera | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Aydan | Sage Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Del Rio Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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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 $1,333.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza?
The cheapest apartment in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza is Comanche Wells which is listed at $971, while the average apartment in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza costs $1,970.
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 11 regular apartments in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza 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 Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza?
Cheap apartments in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza have an average cost of $178 which is $1,792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas MacArthur Sandia Plaza.
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