Cheap Apartments for Rent in the High Desert Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $711 (19 Rentals)

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Eagle Point Apartments
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$1,036 - $1,585

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Base Rent$1,036 - $1,585

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eagle Point Apartments

4401 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Copper Hills
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$1,049 - $1,253

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Copper Hills

4200 Spanish Bit NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Treehouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Treehouse

4610 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111

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Sungate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sungate

10800 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Montgomery Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Manor

4301 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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2813 Nakomis Dr NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

2813 Nakomis Dr NE

2813 Nakomis Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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Canoan Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canoan Village

5300 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Spring Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Park

5801 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Mountain Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Run Apartments

5800 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Cheapest Available High Desert Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the High Desert area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Candelaria priced from $969. Treehouse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,004. Here are the most affordable High Desert apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at CandelariaAztec1BR, 1BA$969
TreehouseWillowStudio, 1BA$1,004
Dorado HeightsAStudio, 1BA$1,005
Pine Lane ApartmentsKaloSolo1BR, 1BA$1,005
Eagle Point ApartmentsPiquinStudio, 1BA$1,036

Best Value Apartments for Rent in High Desert, NM

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the High Desert area is the $1.53 price per square foot Pine Renovated Model at Quincy in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,704. The second greatest value High Desert apartment is the Isleta Model at Las Kivas in the Foothills neighborhood starting at $1,441 with a $1.30 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for High Desert apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
QuincyPine Renovated2BR, 2BA$1.53
Las KivasIsleta2BR, 2BA$1.30
Mesa Del Oso2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.64
Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$1.34
Allegro at Tanoan1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.64
Tesoro on SpainA21BR, 1BA$1.51
PPL 9716 Comanche - Building 12BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.46
Copper Hills1x11BR, 1BA$1.50
Pine Lane ApartmentsKaloSolo1BR, 1BA$1.55
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR, 1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap High Desert Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in High Desert?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in High Desert is at Treehouse listed at $1,004.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom High Desert Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom High Desert Apartment is $969 at The Retreat at Candelaria.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom High Desert Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in High Desert is starting from $1,053 at Copper Hills.

What is the most affordable High Desert Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap High Desert Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Ventana and starts from $1,899.

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