Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Gardner Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $436 (40 Rentals)

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Desert Creek Apartments
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$726 - $2,186

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Desert Creek Apartments

4300 Pan American Fwy NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Union 505
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$825 - $1,918

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union 505

801 Locust Pl NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Valley Apartments
$1,034 - $1,484

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Valley Apartments

1812 Indian School Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Calle Cuarta
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calle Cuarta

3525 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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1420 4th St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 4th St NW

1420-1422 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102

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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Sawmill Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Lofts

1801 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Del Lago Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Del Lago Apartments

1505 Girard Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Los Arcos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Arcos

1813 Girard Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Faraday
2 Bedroom Apartments

Faraday

4322 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Fourth Street Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Street Flats

4419 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Aztec Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Manor

403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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208 Mescalero Rd NW
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208 Mescalero Rd NW

208 Mescalero Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Villa Esperanza
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Esperanza

3901 Lafayette DrAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Poblana Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poblana Place

2818 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107

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Cheapest Available Greater Gardner Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Gardner area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $726. Citadel - Free Utilities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $794. Here are the most affordable Greater Gardner apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio, 1BA$726
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio, 1BA$794
Cloverleaf Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$900
Peaks at Sandia View1x1-6401BR, 1BA$925
Siegel Select Albuquerque IStudio Suite-Monthly SpecialStudio, 1BA$975
Union 505Loft1BR, 1BA$1,012
Valley ApartmentsAzure1BR, 1BA$1,034
Aztec ManorSpring into your new home! Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1,050
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,069
Sandia Shadows2bd/2ba2BR, 2BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Gardner, NM

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Gardner area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Greater Gardner apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at Sandia Shadows in the Netherwood Park neighborhood starting at $1,095 with a $1.26 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Gardner apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas @ Rio2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.73
Sandia Shadows2bd/2ba2BR, 2BA$1.26
Villa EsperanzaTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath2BR, 1BA$1.54
Aztec ManorSpring into your new home! Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.31
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.63
Valley ApartmentsRiver Plat2BR, 1BA$1.83
Peaks at Los RanchosDesert Breeze Renovated1BR, 1BA$1.68
Cresta North Valley RETIREDRenovated1BR, 1BA$1.75
Peaks at Sandia View1x1R-6401BR, 1BA$1.68
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio, 1BA$1.78

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Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM

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Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across New Mexico including Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Gardner Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greater Gardner?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Gardner is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Gardner?

The cheapest apartment in Greater Gardner is Peaks at Sandia View which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Greater Gardner costs $1,265.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Gardner?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in Greater Gardner that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greater Gardner?

Cheap apartments in Greater Gardner have an average cost of $192 which is $1,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Gardner.

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