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

Citadel - Free Utilities

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Union 505

1325 San Andres Ave NW

Cloverleaf Apartments

Peaks at Sandia View

Sandia Shadows
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Siegel Select Albuquerque I

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Arroyo Vista

207 Delamar Loop NW

Peaks at Los Ranchos

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653 Muscatel Ave NE
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504 Headingly Ave NW

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208 Mescalero Rd NW

Villa Esperanza

Cresta North Valley RETIRED

Poblana Place

Large Quiet Two Bedroom

5411 4th St NW

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Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Gardner?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Gardner Studio Apartments | $889 | $718 | $1,524 |
| Greater Gardner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $850 | $1,950 |
| Greater Gardner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $935 | $2,162 |
| Greater Gardner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $1,398 | $3,496 |
| Greater Gardner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,808 | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio, 1BA | $726 |
| Citadel - Free Utilities | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $794 |
| Cloverleaf Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $900 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1-640 | 1BR, 1BA | $925 |
| Siegel Select Albuquerque I | Studio Suite-Monthly Special | Studio, 1BA | $975 |
| Union 505 | Loft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,012 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure | 1BR, 1BA | $1,034 |
| Aztec Manor | Spring into your new home! Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,050 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,069 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/2ba | 2BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR, 2BA | $1.73 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/2ba | 2BR, 2BA | $1.26 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
| Aztec Manor | Spring into your new home! Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.31 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| Valley Apartments | River Plat | 2BR, 1BA | $1.83 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $1.68 |
| Cresta North Valley RETIRED | Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $1.75 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.68 |
| Citadel - Free Utilities | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1.78 |
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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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