Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (17 Rentals)

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1420 4th St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 4th St NW

1420-1422 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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219 Walter St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

219 Walter St NE

219-223 Walter St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Arcadia Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Courtyard

1020 Park Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102

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816 Coal Ave SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Coal Ave SW

816 Coal Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Sawmill Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Lofts

1801 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Downtown @ 700
Studio Apartments

Downtown @ 700

700 2nd St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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210 High St NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

210 High St NE

210 High St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102

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The Crossroads
Studio Apartments

The Crossroads

315 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Gardens Apartments priced from $740. Millennium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740
Millennium FlatsUnit Type BStudio,1BA$795
210 High St NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$897
ImperialStudio - Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NM

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.10 price per square foot Lancaster Model at Huning Castle Apartments in the in the Silver Lofts neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Hawthorn Model at Villa de San Felipe starting at $1,188 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Hunning Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huning Castle ApartmentsLancaster2BR,2BA$2.10
Villa de San FelipeHawthorn2BR,1BA$1.59
210 High St NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.27
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (60%)1BR,1BA$1.54
505 Central LoftsCorporateStudio ,1BA$2.11
1204 Sawmill Rd NW, Unit 11204 Sawmill Rd NW1BR,1BA$2.36
ImperialStudio - Call for AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$1.69
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
Nine-O-Nine ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26
Alvarado ApartmentsAStudio ,1BA$2.31

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 $1,188.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,750.

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 21 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.