
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elder Homestead Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (104 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Elder Homestead area of Albuquerque.


The Loop at 950

1111 Amherst Dr SE

White Oak Apartments

Cinnamon Tree Apartments

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544 Chama St SE, Unit D

604 Chama St SE

20 Chama St NE

Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments

Somerset Park
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122 Charleston St SE

503 Pennsylvania St SE

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El Pueblo - Ultimate Urban Living

The Portals Apartments

533 Valencia Dr SE

431 Virginia St NE

304 Texas St NE

328 Utah St NE

Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community

208 General Marshall St NE
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1033 Louisiana Blvd SE

Vail Manor Apartments

500 Tennessee St SE

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535 Texas St NE, Unit C

Nova Point Gated Community

128 General Arnold St NE

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The French Quarter

Las Brisas

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Playa Del Sol

505 Pennsylvania St SE
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Villa Apartments

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517 Adams St NE

1017 Alvarado Dr SE

127 Tennessee St SE

1117 Louisiana Blvd SE

1407 Cardenas Dr SE

216 General Marshall St NE

308 General Marshall St NE

1400 Valencia Dr SE

3508 Eastern Ave SE
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8313 Marquette Ave. NE

916 San Pedro Dr SE

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3715 Simms Ave SE, Unit A

520 Tennessee St NE

Warren Continental

3409 Crest Ave SE

3400 Crest Ave SE

Virginia Rose Apartments

209 Charleston St NE

Warren Park Apartments
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Elder Homestead, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elder Homestead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Homestead Studio Apartments | $786 | $645 | $1,658 |
| Elder Homestead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,020 | $500 | $1,890 |
| Elder Homestead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $775 | $2,407 |
| Elder Homestead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
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There are currently 104 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elder Homestead Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Elder Homestead Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elder Homestead area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at The Loop at 950 priced from $645. 433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Elder Homestead apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop at 950 | 0x1 - 280 | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| 433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 332 Grove St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Home @ Valencia | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
| Madeira Flats- Utilities Included! | STU | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Tennessee Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| El Pueblo - Ultimate Urban Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elder Homestead, NM
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elder Homestead area is the $1.08 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at Aspen Ridge in the in the South San Pedro neighborhood starting from $1,311. The second greatest value Elder Homestead apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Las Brisas starting at $1,276 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the South San Pedro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elder Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Ridge | Four Bedroom Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Las Brisas | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 544 Chama St SE, Unit D | 544 Chama St SE | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 517 Adams St NE | 517 Adams St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 535 Texas St NE, Unit C | 535 Texas St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 308 Virginia St NE | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Tennessee Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 332 Grove St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elder Homestead Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elder Homestead?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elder Homestead is under $840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elder Homestead?
The cheapest apartment in Elder Homestead is 433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Elder Homestead costs $1,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elder Homestead?
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 24 regular apartments in Elder Homestead that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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