Cheap Apartments for Rent in the High Desert Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (23 Rentals)

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Copper Hills
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$949 - $1,253
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Copper Hills

4200 Spanish Bit NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Eagle Point Apartments
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$960 - $1,522
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Eagle Point Apartments

4401 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Canoan Village
$1,092 - $1,757
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Canoan Village

5300 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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CIBOLA VILLAGE
$1,109 - $1,519
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CIBOLA VILLAGE

12400 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Spring Park
$1,251 - $1,841
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Spring Park

5801 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Sierra Meadows
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$1,279 - $2,113
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Sierra Meadows

4224-4246 Eubank BlvdAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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VILLA LA CHARLES
$1,280 - $1,517
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VILLA LA CHARLES

12200 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Las Vistas I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Vistas I

11122 Claremont NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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Treehouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Treehouse

4610 Eubank Blvd 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
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2813 Nakomis Dr NE

2813 Nakomis Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112

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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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Sungate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sungate

10800 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111

Cheapest Available High Desert Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the High Desert area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Dorado Heights priced from $925. Pine Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable High Desert apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dorado HeightsAStudio,1BA$925
Pine Lane ApartmentsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$925
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$928
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$949
TreehouseWillowStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in High Desert, NM

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the High Desert area is the $1.47 price per square foot Isleta Model at Las Kivas in the in the Foothills neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value High Desert apartment is the Tijeras Model at La Mirage Apartment Homes starting at $1,628 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Foothills neighborhood. 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.
Las KivasIsleta2BR,2BA$1.47
La Mirage Apartment HomesTijeras2BR,2BA$1.66
OttavoAvia2BR,2BA$1.68
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
VILLA LA CHARLES2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.51
Tesoro on SpainA11BR,1BA$1.60
12001 Phoenix Ave NE, Unit C12001 Phoenix Ave NE2BR,1BA$1.56
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Pine Lane ApartmentsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$1.42
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$1.47

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 Dorado Heights listed at $925.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom High Desert Apartment is $925 at Pine Lane Apartments.

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 $1,003 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 Sierra Meadows and starts from $1,824.

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