
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke City Center Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Duke City Center area of Albuquerque.


Millennium Flats

401 14th St NW

Silver Moon Lodge

Zocalo Lofts

Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC

Alvarado Apartments

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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

301 Central Ave NE, Unit 117

301 Central Ave NE, Unit 101

100 Broadway Blvd NE, Unit 102

100 Broadway Blvd NE, Unit 303

300 San Pasquale Ave NW

1420 4th St NW
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816 Coal Ave SW

El Sol

Carousel

Downtown @ 700

Regina & Walter/Silver Apartments

The Crossroads
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614 11th St SW

Casitas de Colores

The Franz

300 Tijeras Ave NE

522 14th St NW

120 10th St NW

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Duke City Center, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Duke City Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke City Center Studio Apartments | $989 | $790 | $1,800 |
| Duke City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $784 | $1,693 |
| Duke City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $1,135 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Duke City Center Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Duke City Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke City Center area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa De San Felipe priced from $784. Millennium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Duke City Center apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa De San Felipe | 1x1D | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (60%) - $200 Special | 2BR,2BA | $1,135 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| One Central | 1x1 AB | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke City Center, NM
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke City Center area is the $1.67 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 $2,000. The second greatest value Duke City Center apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath (60%) - $200 Special Model at Silver Gardens Apartments starting at $1,135 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Netherwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duke City Center 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 | $1.67 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (60%) - $200 Special | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
| Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0x1B | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duke City Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Duke City Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duke City Center is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke City Center?
The cheapest apartment in Duke City Center is Villa De San Felipe which is listed at $784, while the average apartment in Duke City Center costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duke City Center?
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 13 regular apartments in Duke City Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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