
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke City Center Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Duke City Center area of Albuquerque.


Millennium Flats

Sage at 601

115 Walter St NE

412 10th St SW

Silver Gardens Apartments

Silver Moon Lodge

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300 Tijeras Ave NE

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505 Central Lofts

228 16th St NW

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219 Walter St NE

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700 Fruit Ave NW

873-895 Silver Ave SW

1306 Los Tomases Dr NW

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524 Central Ave SW
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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 | $951 | $750 | $1,800 |
| Duke City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $865 | $1,695 |
| Duke City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $1,175 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 42 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 Silver Gardens Apartments priced from $811. Silver Moon Lodge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $897. Here are the most affordable Duke City Center apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (50%) | Studio,1BA | $811 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Sage at 601 | 1 x 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| Hacienda South | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A1 PR | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 228 16th St NW | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| One Central | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke City Center, NM
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke City Center 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 Duke City Center 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 Duke City Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| One Central | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Hacienda South | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Balmoral Building A & B | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Sage at 601 | 1 x 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (50%) | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
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 $1,600.
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 $865, while the average apartment in Duke City Center costs $1,257.
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 1 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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