
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elder Homestead Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (42 Rentals)
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Home @ Valencia

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1404 Carlisle Blvd SE

1111 Amherst Dr SE

200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A
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8405 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit D

Nova Point Gated Community

305 Charleston St SE
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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 |
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Elder Homestead Studio Apartments | $844 | $674 | $1,395 |
Elder Homestead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,019 | $695 | $2,878 |
Elder Homestead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $800 | $3,161 |
Elder Homestead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $1,250 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 42 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 1 Bed unit found at Home @ Valencia priced from $695. FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Elder Homestead apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Home @ Valencia | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!! | Sailor Interior Units | Studio,1BA | $699 |
White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
Madeira Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
Uptown Horizon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Nova Point Gated Community | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Casa dos Santos | Studio 520 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
White Oak Apartments | Casa Del Rey Oeste | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elder Homestead, NM
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elder Homestead area is the $1.11 price per square foot 544 Chama St SE Model at 544 Chama St SE, Unit C in the in the Trumbull Village neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Elder Homestead apartment is the 200 Tennessee St NE Model at 200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A starting at $750 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Trumbull Village 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. |
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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 |
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 |
Villa Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Lanai Apartments | 1BD/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Loop @950 | 1x1 - 645 (920 Building) | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Home @ Valencia | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Getting Around the Elder Homestead Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $823.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elder Homestead?
The cheapest apartment in Elder Homestead is Home @ Valencia which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Elder Homestead costs $1,500.
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 39 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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