
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Estates Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Foothill Estates area of Albuquerque.


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Tesota Four Hills

Cloudview Terrace

Manzano Vista

Executive West - Senior Community
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Studios on Route 66

The Ridge

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Tesota Midtown

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Panorama Heights

Northpointe Village

308 Whispering Sands Ct SE
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209 Hanosh Ct SE

Coyote Point
Foothill Estates, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foothill Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Estates Studio Apartments | $929 | $885 | $1,025 |
| Foothill Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $745 | $1,994 |
| Foothill Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $835 | $2,216 |
| Foothill Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,003 | $2,195 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Foothill Estates Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Foothill Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothill Estates area of Albuquerque, NM is a 2 Beds unit found at The Twelve 601 priced from $835. Cloudview Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Foothill Estates apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Twelve 601 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| Cloudview Terrace | 2Bd/1Bath LOFT | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Rio Vista Senior Apartments | Income-Restricted One Bedroom Senior Apartment ... | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Studios on Route 66 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Tesota Midtown | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill Estates, NM
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill Estates area is the $1.49 price per square foot 12229 Menaul Blvd NE Model at 12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit A in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Foothill Estates apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Ridge starting at $1,415 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Quail Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothill Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit A | 12229 Menaul Blvd NE | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| The Ridge | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Tesota Four Hills | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Executive West - Senior Community | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Arlo Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Sunrise Apartments | Large Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Twelve 601 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Cloudview Terrace | 2Bd/1Bath LOFT | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Tesota Midtown | A1AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Rio Vista Senior Apartments | Income-Restricted One Bedroom Senior Apartment ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothill Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Foothill Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foothill Estates is under $1,013.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothill Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Foothill Estates is Rio Vista Senior Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Foothill Estates costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foothill Estates?
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 8 regular apartments in Foothill Estates 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 Foothill Estates?
Cheap apartments in Foothill Estates have an average cost of $540 which is $910 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothill Estates.
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