
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (27 Rentals)
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The Ridge

Canyon Crest

Lomas Gardens

Cloudview Terrace Apartments

Mission Hill Apartments
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Sedona Ridge

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Acacia Gardens

Copper Hills

Nova View

Casa Placida
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Arlo Apartments

Treehouse Apartments

The Retreat at Candelaria

Lexington Place Apartments

Arrowhead Pointe

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Pinewood Estates

Sunrise Apartments

Three Fountains

Canoan Village

Dorado Heights

Tesota Midtown
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Panorama Heights

Candlelight Square
Eastside, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Studio Apartments | $960 | $674 | $1,509 |
| Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,129 | $725 | $1,658 |
| Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $850 | $2,137 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $1,200 | $2,548 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Canyon Crest priced from $795. Lomas Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Crest | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Lomas Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Mission Hill Apartments | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Acacia Gardens | Taos Classic | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Willow | Studio,1BA | $919 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Arrowhead Pointe | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $943 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, NM
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1 Car Garage Model at Indian Ridge in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Zia Townhomes starting at $1,695 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the South Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ridge | 1 Car Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| Zia Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| The Ridge | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Pinon Terrace | One Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Panorama Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Lomas Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Arlo Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEastside, Albuquerque, NM
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastside is under $943.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Lomas Gardens which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $1,599.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside?
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 17 regular apartments in Eastside 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 Eastside?
Cheap apartments in Eastside have an average cost of $148 which is $1,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.
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