
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Foothills area of Albuquerque.


Dorado Heights

The Retreat at Candelaria

Lexington Place Apartments

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Copper Hills

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Eagle Point Apartments

Overlook

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Canoan Village
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The Heights at Tramway

10204 Candelaria Rd NE, Unit 10204

Tesoro on Spain

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CIBOLA VILLAGE

Grove at Tramway

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Quincy

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Spring Park

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VILLA LA CHARLES

Allegro at Tanoan

Enclave

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Altezza High Desert

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Ottavo

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Allaso High Desert

11101 Towner Ave NE
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Las Vistas I

Treehouse

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Montgomery Manor

2813 Nakomis Dr NE

12205 Eric Ct NE
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Spain Townhomes

12013 Stilwell Pl NE

11420 Prospect Ave NE

Las Kivas

Pavilions

Indian Ridge
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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 | $1,008 | $925 | $1,242 |
| Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $928 | $2,514 |
| Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $999 | $2,974 |
| Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $1,829 | $2,904 |
| Foothills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 40 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 Studio unit found at Treehouse priced from $924. Dorado Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treehouse | Willow | Studio,1BA | $924 |
| Dorado Heights | A | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Pine Lane Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Eagle Point Apartments | Piquin - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,077 |
| Overlook | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Canoan Village | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
| Mountain Run Apartments | Sandia | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, NM
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothills area is the $1.39 price per square foot 12204 Menaul Blvd NE Model at 12204 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit A in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Foothills apartment is the Isleta Model at Las Kivas starting at $1,750 with a $1.58 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12204 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit A | 12204 Menaul Blvd NE | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Las Kivas | Isleta | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| La Mirage Apartment Homes | Tijeras | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| VILLA LA CHARLES | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Spain Townhomes | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Tesoro on Spain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Pine Lane Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 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 Treehouse listed at $924.
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 Altezza High Desert and starts from $1,945.
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