
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

401 14th St NW

Silver Gardens Apartments

Silver Moon Lodge

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508 5th St SW, Unit C, Unit C

Zocalo Lofts

Alvarado Apartments

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The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

300 San Pasquale Ave NW

901 Slate Ave NW

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505 Central Lofts

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300 Tijeras Ave NE, Unit 409

201 Arno St NE, Unit 302

228 16th St NW
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Arcadia Courtyard

210 High St NE

816 Coal Ave SW

El Sol

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Downtown @ 700

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The Crossroads

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Imperial

614 11th St SW

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301 Central Ave NE

120 10th St NW

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Anthea

816 13th St NW

706 Fruit Ave NW

1503 Central Ave 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 | $979 | $790 | $1,800 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $950 | $1,700 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $1,188 | $2,795 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $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 $700. Millennium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. 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 | $700 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0 x 1 B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio,1BA | $893 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $979 |
| Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Modern One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NM
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.41 price per square foot 817 Slate Ave NW Model at 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 in the in the Hunning Highland neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Edinburgh Building A Model at Huning Castle Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Silver Lofts 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 | 817 Slate Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Edinburgh Building A | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Modern One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| 508 5th St SW, Unit C | 508 5th St SW | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0 x 1 C | 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 Alvarado Apartments which is listed at $999, 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 24 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 $687 which is $1,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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