Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Gardner Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (14 Rentals)

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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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Aztec Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Manor

403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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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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Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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 $520. Rock Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. 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$520
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$855
Union 5051 Bedroom1BR,1BA$956
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$971
Lifestyles at Renaissance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$974

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Gardner, NM

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Gardner area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Greater Gardner apartment is the 2A 2x2: 1000sf Model at Cresta North Valley starting at $1,570 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. 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$1.92
Cresta North Valley2A 2x2: 1000sf2BR,2BA$1.57
Valley ApartmentsGrand Platinum3BR,2BA$1.78
1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Poblana PlaceB 0/1Studio ,1BA$1.76
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Peaks at Los RanchosDesert Breeze Renovated1BR,1BA$1.42
Peaks at Sandia View1x1R-6401BR,1BA$1.56
Villa EsperanzaOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Lifestyles at Renaissance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #196

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,240.

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

The cheapest apartment in Greater Gardner is Desert Creek Apartments which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in Greater Gardner costs $1,693.

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 19 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 $379 which is $1,314 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Gardner.

Expert Rental Resources

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