
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Foothills area of Albuquerque.


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Copper Hills

2408 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit D, Unit D

The Retreat at Candelaria

Dorado Heights

3211 Morris St NE

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Canoan Village

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Tesoro on Spain

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The Heights at Tramway

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CIBOLA VILLAGE

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Sierra Meadows

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Spring Park

12244 Menaul Blvd NE

10789 Towner Ave NE

Grove at Tramway

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VILLA LA CHARLES

Allegro at Tanoan
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12120 Candelaria Rd NE

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La Mirage Apartment Homes

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12220 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit c, Unit c

Altezza High Desert

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Ottavo

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Allaso High Desert

5801 Lowell St NE, Unit 25c, Unit 25c

9402 Claremont Ave NE, Unit Unit B

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12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit A, Unit A
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11101 Towner Ave NE

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2813 Nakomis Dr NE

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Las Kivas

12013 Stilwell Pl NE

Pavilions

Indian Ridge

5801 Lowell St NE

11115 Sidney Ave NE

4701 Morris St NE

9516 Dona Marguerita Ave NE

4929 Osuna Pl NE
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Foothills, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foothills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Studio Apartments | $1,020 | $840 | $1,167 |
| Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $899 | $2,602 |
| Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $995 | $2,999 |
| Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $1,814 | $2,964 |
| Foothills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Foothills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothills area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Lexington Place Apartments priced from $840. Dorado Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Dorado Heights | A | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Pine Lane Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Willow | Studio,1BA | $954 |
| Copper Hills | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Canoan Village | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,017 |
| Eagle Point Apartments | Piquin | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Mountain Run Apartments | Sandia | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Tesoro on Spain | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, NM
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothills 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 Foothills apartment is the Abo Model at Las Kivas starting at $1,426 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Foothills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit A | 12229 Menaul Blvd NE | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Las Kivas | Abo | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Allegro at Tanoan | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Copper Hills | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Tesoro on Spain | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| La Mirage Apartment Homes | Tijeras | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Spring Park | Cottonwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Pine Lane Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Foothills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Foothills is at Lexington Place Apartments listed at $840.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothills Apartment is $925 at Pine Lane Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Foothills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Foothills is starting from $999 at Copper Hills.
What is the most affordable Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Mirage Apartment Homes and starts from $1,980.
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