
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $784 (28 Rentals)


Silver Moon Lodge

911 Fruit Ave NW

Alvarado Apartments

Mehran Lofts

Imperial

Zocalo Lofts
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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

300 San Pasquale Ave NW

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

1506 Edith Blvd NE

300 Tijeras Ave NE, Unit 407

300 Tijeras Ave NE, Unit 402

One Central
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Santa Barbara

219 Walter St NE

Arcadia Courtyard

816 Coal Ave SW

Villa Nueva Senior Apartments

El Sol

Sawmill Lofts
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Regina & Walter/Silver Apartments

300 Tijeras Ave NE

517 Gold Ave SW

522 14th St NW

Old Town Casitas

Anthea

810 13th St NW
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Downtown, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,095 | $735 | $1,800 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $784 | $1,700 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $935 | $2,050 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $1,398 | $1,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Villa De San Felipe which is listed at $784, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 28 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $671 which is $1,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Experts Guide To The Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albuquerque
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