Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (28 Rentals)

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Montgomery Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Manor

4301 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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2813 Nakomis Dr NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

2813 Nakomis Dr NE

2813 Nakomis Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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Spain Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Spain Townhomes

5009 El Corte Miramar NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Mountain Run
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Run

5800 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111

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Foothills, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Foothills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothills area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Candelaria priced from $867. Mission Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$867
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$925
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$929
Eagle Point ApartmentsPiquin - RenovatedStudio,1BA$985
Dorado HeightsAStudio,1BA$995
Treehouse ApartmentsCedarStudio,1BA$1,019
Lexington Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Tesoro on SpainA21BR,1BA$1,095
Spring ParkJuniper1BR,1BA$1,195
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, NM

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothills area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3100 Lori Pl NE Model at 3100 Lori Pl NE, Unit A in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Foothills apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Brio Sandia starting at $1,495 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3100 Lori Pl NE, Unit A3100 Lori Pl NE2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Brio Sandia2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.31
Las KivasAbo2BR,1BA$1.55
Chelwood2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Pine Lane ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,1BA$1.33
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Tesoro on SpainA11BR,1BA$1.51
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.29
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.33
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$1.38

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Foothills, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 Eagle Point Apartments listed at $985.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothills Apartment is $867 at The Retreat at Candelaria.

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 $1,016 at The Retreat at Candelaria.

What is the most affordable Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sierra Meadows and starts from $1,700.

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