Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands North Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $711 (62 Rentals)

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Calero
$940 - $1,960

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Calero

8000 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Milo
$1,188 - $1,649

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Milo

4217 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Casa Tierra
$1,287 - $5,226

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Casa Tierra

4949 San Pedro Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Sierra Meadows
$1,294 - $2,123

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Sierra Meadows

4224-4246 Eubank BlvdAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Sun Plaza
$1,373 - $2,724

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Sun Plaza

4400 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Uptown Square
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$1,456 - $1,636

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Uptown Square

7000 Phoenix Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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AYA ABQ
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$1,460

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AYA ABQ

5324 San Mateo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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San Mateo Suites
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San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Via Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Via Apartments

4321 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Canyon Crest
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Crest

7303 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Lincoln Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Place

4401 San Pedro Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Mont 44 Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mont 44 Apartments

4401 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Treehouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Treehouse

4610 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111

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Highlands North, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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 $799. Canyon Crest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Highlands North apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsJuniper - Studio + DenStudio,1BA$799
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$865
Via ApartmentsStudioMKTStudio,1BA$883
Villas de la TerrazaStudioStudio,1BA$899
Calero1X1 Reno1BR,1BA$936
Lexington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
Acacia GardensZuni Classic1BR,1BA$940
Sedona RidgeZuni1BR,1BA$950
Arlo ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$950
Montecito0BD, 1BTH Studio,1BA$953

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands North, NM

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands North area is the $1.50 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Academy Heights Apartments in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Highlands North apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Northeastern starting at $1,395 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Academy Heights ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.50
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
Mont 44 Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath MKT2BR,1BA$1.16
Casa TierraB12BR,1BA$1.46
Calero2X1 Reno2BR,1BA$1.54
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Canyon Crest1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.55
PPL 9716 Comanche - Building 12BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.45
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54

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Highlands North, Albuquerque, NM

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands North Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highlands North?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highlands North is at Encanto Lofts Apartments listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands North Apartment is $899 at Encanto Lofts Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highlands North Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highlands North is starting from $1,095 at PPL 9716 Comanche - Building 1.

What is the most affordable Highlands North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highlands North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at North Park Apartments and starts from $1,500.

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