
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (24 Rentals)
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Copper Hills

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Mission Hill Apartments

Dorado Heights

10793 Towner Ave NE

Canoan Village
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Sungate

Sierra Meadows

Tesoro on Spain

The Heights at Tramway

VILLA LA CHARLES

12120 Menaul Blvd NE
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2817 Palo Verde Dr NE

2521 Chelwood Park Blvd 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 |
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Foothills Studio Apartments | $1,020 | $940 | $1,222 |
Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $873 | $1,915 |
Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $1,016 | $2,619 |
Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $1,700 | $3,200 |
Foothills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Foothills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 $873. Copper Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 |
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The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Dorado Heights | A | Studio,1BA | $965 |
Mission Hill Apartments | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, NM
As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothills area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1 Car Garage Model at Indian Ridge in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Foothills apartment is the 12204 Menaul Blvd NE Model at 12204 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit Unit B starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Indian Ridge | 1 Car Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
12204 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit Unit B | 12204 Menaul Blvd NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Enclave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Las Kivas | Isleta | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Chelwood | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
Pine Lane Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Mission Hill Apartments | The Cottonwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $940.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothills Apartment is $873 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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