Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $1,275 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Albuquerque.

property at 505 Marble Ave NW

$1,500 - $2,400

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$1,500 - $2,400

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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505 Marble Ave NW

AlbuquerqueNM87102

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property at 343 Platinum St SW

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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343 Platinum St SW

AlbuquerqueNM87102

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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 Sage at 601 priced from $799. Silver Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $811. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage at 6010 x 1 AStudio,1BA$799
Silver Gardens ApartmentsStudio (50%)Studio,1BA$811
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NM

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.76 price per square foot Studio Model at 505 Central Lofts in the in the Netherwood Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2x2 A Model at One Central starting at $1,600 with a $2.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
505 Central LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
One Central2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.21
Nine-O-Nine ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Hacienda South1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Huning Castle ApartmentsBalmoral Building A & B1BR,1BA$2.74
Alvarado ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.35
228 16th St NW1BR1BR,1BA$2.78
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
Silver Gardens ApartmentsStudio (50%)Studio ,1BA$1.82
Sage at 6010 x 1 AStudio ,1BA$2.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 165 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NM with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,295. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,275 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,275 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,011.

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