
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (26 Rentals)
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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 | $1,128 | $940 | $2,800 |
Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $875 | $4,000 |
Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $965 | $5,054 |
Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $1,701 | $4,155 |
Foothills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $2,499 | $3,900 |
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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 Las Vistas priced from $879. Copper Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $954. Here are the most affordable Foothills apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Las Vistas | 1BD/1B | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $954 |
Eagle Point Apartments | Piquin | Studio,1BA | $965 |
Dorado Heights | A | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Treehouse Apartments | Cedar | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
The Retreat at Candelaria | Clayton | 2BR,1BA | $1,016 |
Lexington Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Tesoro on Spain | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Sierra Meadows | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
Mission Hill Apartments | The Pecos | 2BR,2BA | $1,165 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothills, NM
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothills area is the $1.63 price per square foot BEACON Model at Quincy in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,440. The second greatest value Foothills apartment is the 3100 Lori Pl NE Model at 3100 Lori Pl NE, Unit A starting at $1,850 with a $1.54 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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Quincy | BEACON | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
3100 Lori Pl NE, Unit A | 3100 Lori Pl NE | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
Mesa Del Oso | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Las Kivas Apartments | Abo | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Canoan Village | C1 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Mission Hill Apartments | The Pecos | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Tesoro on Spain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Lexington Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 Apartments listed at $1,009.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothills Apartment is $879 at Las Vistas.
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 $965 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 The Heights at Tramway and starts from $2,150.
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