
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands North Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highlands North area of Albuquerque.


Canyon Crest

Casa Del Arroyo Apartments

San Pedro Village

Via Apartments

Mont 44 Apartments

Executive East Apartments

Executive West - Senior Community

Candlelight Square

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Lexington Place Apartments

Acacia Gardens

Arlo Apartments

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Three Fountains

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The Lakes

Villas de la Terraza

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Pinon Terrace

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Calero
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Northeastern

Oak Tree Park

Telegraph Hill

10204 Candelaria Rd NE, Unit 10204

4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE

Tesoro on Spain

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Sun Plaza

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Spring Park

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Uptown Square

Enclave

8301 Comanche Ct NE

8801 Natalie Ave NE

2732 Mesilla St NE

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San Mateo Suites

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Highlands North, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands North Studio Apartments | $963 | $755 | $1,242 |
| Highlands North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $835 | $2,439 |
| Highlands North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $945 | $2,977 |
| Highlands North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $1,166 | $2,107 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highlands North Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Highlands North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands North area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Encanto Lofts Apartments priced from $755. Casa Del Arroyo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Highlands North apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Yucca - Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| San Pedro Village | Acoma Studio | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Candlelight Square | Silver Sage | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Treehouse | Willow | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Acacia Gardens | Taos Deluxe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Canyon Crest | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $959 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands North, NM
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands North area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC Model at Via Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,331. The second greatest value Highlands North apartment is the Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace starting at $1,245 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Arlo Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Woodberry Heights | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Wyoming Place Apartments | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Lakes | One Bedroom Medium | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highlands North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands North is under $959.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands North?
The cheapest apartment in Highlands North is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Highlands North costs $1,585.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands North?
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 28 regular apartments in Highlands North 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 Highlands North?
Cheap apartments in Highlands North have an average cost of $424 which is $1,161 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands North.
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