Cheap Apartments for Rent in the High Desert Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Las Vistas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Vistas

11122 Claremont NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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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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Mountain Run
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Run

5800 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111

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High Desert, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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 CandelariaAztec1BR,1BA$939
Dorado HeightsAStudio,1BA$995
Treehouse ApartmentsCedarStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in High Desert, NM

As of October 27, 2025 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 2 Bed 2 Bath A Model at Mesa Del Oso starting at $1,799 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant 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
Mesa Del Oso2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.63
Sierra MeadowsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.61
La Mirage Apartment HomesTijeras2BR,2BA$1.62
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
2608 Muriel St NE, Unit D2608 Muriel St NE2BR,1BA$1.11
Tesoro on SpainA21BR,1BA$1.66
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.28
The Retreat at CandelariaAztec1BR,1BA$1.44
Pine Lane ApartmentsKaloSolo-Premium1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
High Desert, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #90

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the High Desert Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

8 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $995.

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 $1,099 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 Mirage Apartment Homes and starts from $1,719.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Experts Guide To The Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albuquerque

Written by: Esther Lombardi

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.