
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Albuquerque.


Villa De San Felipe

Millennium Flats

401 14th St NW

Silver Moon Lodge

Zocalo Lofts

Alvarado Apartments

Imperial

911 Fruit Ave NW
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505 Central Lofts

Mehran Lofts

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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

301 Central Ave NE, Unit 117

1508 Edith Blvd NE

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

100 Broadway Blvd NE, Unit 303

300 San Pasquale Ave NW

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW
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300 Tijeras Ave NE, Unit 407

300 Tijeras Ave NE, Unit 402

One Central

1420 4th St NW

219 Walter St NE

Arcadia Courtyard

816 Coal Ave SW

El Sol
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210 High St NE

Carousel

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Sawmill Lofts

Downtown @ 700

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The Crossroads

Sterling Downtown

The Franz
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Casitas de Colores

1219 Coal Ave SW

300 Tijeras Ave NE

517 Gold Ave SW

522 14th St NW

Old Town Casitas

120 10th St NW

Anthea

810 13th St NW
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702 Fruit Ave NW

706 Fruit Ave NW
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 | $1,093 | $735 | $1,800 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $784 | $1,700 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $935 | $2,050 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $1,398 | $1,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at 210 High St NE priced from $735. Villa De San Felipe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 1x1D | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Mehran Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (60%) - $200 Special | 2BR,2BA | $1,141 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NM
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.06 price per square foot Lancaster Model at Huning Castle Apartments in the in the Silver Lofts neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath (60%) - $200 Special Model at Silver Gardens Apartments starting at $1,141 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Netherwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huning Castle Apartments | Lancaster | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (60%) - $200 Special | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Corporate | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| Mehran Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| 210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.47 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0x1C | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
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 29 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 $675 which is $1,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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