
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fair Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (131 Rentals)
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1111 Amherst Dr SE

White Oak Apartments

Brandywood Park Apartments

408 Pennsylvania St SE

Nova Ridge

Nova Point

305 Wisconsin St NE

The Villas @ Uptown

Encanto Lofts Apartments
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El Pueblo Apartments

431 Virginia St NE

533 Valencia Dr SE

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420 Mesilla St SE, Unit A

137 Manzano St NE

The Lanai Apartments

201 Vermont St NE, Unit B

Casa Placida

Nova View
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147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4

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528 Charleston St SE, Unit 3

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329 Alcazar St NE, Unit 2

505 Florida St SE

128 General Arnold St NE

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The French Quarter

Pinewood Estates

Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments

Playa Del Sol

520 Tennessee St NE
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540 Cardenas Dr SE

1225 San Mateo Blvd SE

301 Sierra Dr SE

Villas Del Cielo

335 Monroe St NE

420 Tennessee St NE

De Anza - Nob Hill Luxury Apartments

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Glo Apartments

417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B"

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417 Princeton Dr SE, Unit Unit A
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Landmark Apartments

421 Georgia St SE

3209 Burton Ave SE

ABQ Uptown Apartments

528 Montclaire Dr NE

Q @ Nob Hill

Uptown Square

118 Princeton Dr SE

Gracey's Nation - Truman Community

Q @ Vassar
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Fair Heights, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fair Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Heights Studio Apartments | $1,076 | $674 | $2,272 |
| Fair Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $715 | $2,549 |
| Fair Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $850 | $5,324 |
| Fair Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $1,200 | $2,100 |
| Fair Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 131 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fair Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Fair Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fair Heights area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Nova Peak priced from $700. White Oak Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $716. Here are the most affordable Fair Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Peak | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
| Brandywood Park Apartments | Sailor Exterior Units | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Nova Point | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Ortiz Casa dos Santos | Studio 520 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Aspen - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| 509 Girard Terrace | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| El Pueblo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair Heights, NM
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fair Heights area is the $1.39 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Aspen Ridge in the in the South San Pedro neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Fair Heights apartment is the 417 Princeton Dr. SE Model at 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fair Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Ridge | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" | 417 Princeton Dr. SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 420 Mesilla St SE, Unit A | 420 Mesilla St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Madeira Flats | ONE MONTH FREE! All UTILITIES INCLUDED! | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Alvarado Square | 2/BED/1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4 | 147 General Arnold St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 528 Charleston St SE, Unit 3 | 528 Charleston St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Lanai Apartments | 3rd Floor 1be/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 509 Girard Terrace | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fair Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fair Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fair Heights is under $840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fair Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Fair Heights is White Oak Apartments which is listed at $716, while the average apartment in Fair Heights costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fair Heights?
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 26 regular apartments in Fair Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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