
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Albuquerque Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (202 Rentals)
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509 Girard Terrace Apartments

Cinnamon Tree

Encino Terrace Senior

Home @ Valencia

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1404 Carlisle Blvd SE

Nova Ridge

Encanto Lofts Apartments
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Manzano Vista

Silver Gardens Apartments

1111 Amherst Dr SE

208 High St NE

200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A

Calle Cuarta

Tesota Four Hills

Citadel - Free Utilities
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University Village

304 Dunes Pl SE

2129 Coal Ave SE

8405 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit D

305 Charleston St SE

Nova Point Gated Community

4211 Mesa Grande Pl SE

Lomas Gardens

Union 505

Cloudview Terrace Apartments
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4849 Gibson Blvd SE

312 Western Skies Dr SE

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

Rock Creek

Portals

429 Tennessee St NE

Comanche Wells

Whispering Sands

The Ridge

Villa de San Felipe
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5704 Kathryn Ave SE

Executive West - Senior Community

Don Quixote Apartments

San Pedro Village

Las Brisas

The French Quarter

Silver Moon Lodge

Mission Hill Apartments

Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments

Copper Hills
East Albuquerque - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Albuquerque
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Albuquerque by our Local Expert Esther Lombardi. See how it ranks!
East Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Albuquerque?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Albuquerque Studio Apartments | $942 | $558 | $2,491 |
East Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $559 | $2,878 |
East Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $774 | $3,953 |
East Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $1,020 | $2,793 |
East Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 202 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Albuquerque Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available East Albuquerque Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Albuquerque area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at 509 Girard Terrace Apartments priced from $559. Home @ Valencia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable East Albuquerque apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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509 Girard Terrace Apartments | 509 Girard Blvd SE K | 1BR,1BA | $559 |
Home @ Valencia | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Desert Creek Apartments | The Sonoran | Studio,1BA | $699 |
FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!! | Sailor Interior Units | Studio,1BA | $699 |
The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $700 |
White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Encanto Lofts Apartments | Yucca - Studio | Studio,1BA | $729 |
Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $740 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Albuquerque, NM
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Albuquerque area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Canyon Crest in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,234. The second greatest value East Albuquerque apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Albuquerque apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Canyon Crest | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
2608 Muriel St NE, Unit D | 2608 Muriel St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
544 Chama St SE, Unit C | 544 Chama St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A | 200 Tennessee St NE | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Lomas Gardens | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4 | 147 General Arnold St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
8405 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit D | 8405 Trumbull Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
509 Girard Terrace Apartments | 509 Girard Blvd SE K | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New Mexico including East Albuquerque, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Albuquerque Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Albuquerque?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Albuquerque is under $740.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Albuquerque?
The cheapest apartment in East Albuquerque is 509 Girard Terrace Apartments which is listed at $559, while the average apartment in East Albuquerque costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Albuquerque?
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 74 regular apartments in East Albuquerque that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Albuquerque?
Cheap apartments in East Albuquerque have an average cost of $171 which is $2,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Albuquerque.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Experts Guide To The Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albuquerque
Written by: Esther Lombardi
Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers culture, diversity, and beautiful landscapes. Each neighborhood blends historic charm with nature, education, and entertainment.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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