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Las Vistas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Vistas

11122 Claremont NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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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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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 Las Vistas priced from $879. Copper Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable High Desert apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Las Vistas1BD/1B1BR,1BA$879
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$899
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$928
Dorado HeightsAStudio,1BA$945
Treehouse ApartmentsWillowStudio,1BA$954

Best Value Apartments for Rent in High Desert, NM

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the High Desert area is the $1.61 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Sierra Meadows in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,734. The second greatest value High Desert apartment is the Abo Model at Las Kivas starting at $1,774 with a $1.68 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.
Sierra MeadowsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.61
Las KivasAbo2BR,1BA$1.68
Mesa Del Oso2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
La Mirage Apartment HomesTijeras2BR,2BA$1.62
Pine Lane ApartmentsKaloDuo-Premium2BR,1BA$1.12
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Allegro at Tanoan1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Tesoro on SpainA21BR,1BA$1.57
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$1.33
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.28

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 $935.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom High Desert Apartment is $879 at Las Vistas.

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 $975 at Pine Lane Apartments.

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 $1,734.

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