Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke City Center Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (13 Rentals)
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Silver Gardens Apartments

1210 Central Ave SW

Villa de San Felipe

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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 |
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Duke City Center Studio Apartments | $949 | $740 | $1,221 |
Duke City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $740 | $1,900 |
Duke City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $1,188 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 13 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 Silver Gardens Apartments priced from $740. Millennium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Duke City Center apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $740 |
Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $969 |
Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke City Center, NM
As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke City Center area is the $1.49 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath with Balcony Model at Zocalo Lofts in the in the Netherwood Park neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Duke City Center apartment is the Lancaster Model at Huning Castle Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Silver Lofts 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. |
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Zocalo Lofts | Two Bedroom, Two Bath with Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Huning Castle Apartments | Lancaster | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
Villa de San Felipe | Hawthorn | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
One Central | 2x2 ABB | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Alvarado Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
Getting Around the Duke City Center Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke City Center?
The cheapest apartment in Duke City Center is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Duke City Center costs $1,622.
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 12 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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