
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke City Center Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Duke City Center area of Albuquerque.


Millennium Flats

Silver Gardens Apartments

Silver Moon Lodge

Alvarado Apartments

Zocalo Lofts

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514 10th St SW

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505 Central Lofts

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816 Coal Ave SW

El Sol

Downtown @ 700

Regina & Walter/Silver Apartments

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Imperial

Casitas de Colores

The Franz

446 Chacoma Pl SW

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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 | $941 | $749 | $1,800 |
| Duke City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $956 | $1,693 |
| Duke City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $1,307 | $2,195 |
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There are currently 31 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 Studio unit found at Villa De San Felipe priced from $749. Millennium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. 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 | 0 x 1 C | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio,1BA | $893 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $969 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Large Studio with Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Mehran Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| One Central | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Dover Building A & B | 2BR,2BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke City Center, NM
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke City Center area is the $2.18 price per square foot Edinburgh Building A Model at Huning Castle Apartments in the in the Silver Lofts neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Duke City Center apartment is the Studio Model at 505 Central Lofts starting at $1,300 with a $1.76 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huning Castle Apartments | Edinburgh Building A | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| One Central | 2x2 ABB | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Mehran Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Large Studio with Balcony | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0 x 1 B | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio ,1BA | $2.52 |
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 $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke City Center?
The cheapest apartment in Duke City Center is Silver Moon Lodge which is listed at $956, while the average apartment in Duke City Center costs $1,647.
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 5 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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