
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fair Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (80 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fair Heights area of Albuquerque.


White Oak Apartments

1111 Amherst Dr SE

Madeira Court

515 Valencia Dr SE

Encanto Lofts Apartments

4211 Mesa Grande Pl SE

Pinewood Estates

Nova Point Gated Community

333 Dallas St NE
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429 Tennessee St NE

Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

507-511 Adams St NE

511 Mesilla St SE

137 Manzano St NE

The French Quarter

Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments

Nova View
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Casa Placida

The Lanai Apartments

147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4

528 Charleston St SE, Unit 3

209 Texas St NE

5501 Bell Ave SE

7510 Pennsylvania Ln NE

242 Wisconsin St NE, Unit A

500 Tennessee St SE

The Valencia
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3531 Ross Ave SE

3715 Simms Ave SE, Unit A

520 Tennessee St NE

Princeton Hall Apartments

Virginia Rose Apartments

209 Charleston St NE

Warren Park Apartments

436 Utah St NE

7900-7904 Trumbull Ave SE

126 Charleston St NE
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217 Pennsylvania St NE

Yucca House

Columbian Apartments

Casa Del Rey Sur

Patios - FREE Utilities+Standard Cable

Sunport Plaza Apartments

Donna Ann Apartments

Hacienda Norte Apartments

Fair Plaza Apartments

328 Tennessee St SE
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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 | $1,109 | $674 | $2,051 |
| Fair Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,208 | $716 | $2,242 |
| Fair Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $825 | $4,686 |
| Fair Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $1,200 | $2,100 |
| Fair Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at White Oak Apartments priced from $716. Madeira Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Fair Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
| Madeira Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Casa dos Santos | Studio 520 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Nova Point Gated Community | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Nova Peak | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Modern Apartments with Great Amenities | 1 bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!! | Sailor Exterior Units | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| White Oak Apartments | Casa Del Rey Oeste | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair Heights, NM
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fair Heights area is the $1.33 price per square foot 417 Princeton Dr. SE Model at 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Fair Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Aspen Ridge starting at $935 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South San Pedro 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" | 417 Princeton Dr. SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Aspen Ridge | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE | 2 bed/ 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4 | 147 General Arnold St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Lanai Apartments | 3rd Floor 1be/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 528 Charleston St SE, Unit 3 | 528 Charleston St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Modern Apartments with Great Amenities | 1 bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $823.
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 23 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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