Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands North Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (64 Rentals)

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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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AYA ABQ
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$1,094 - $4,618
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AYA ABQ

5324 San Mateo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Milo
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$1,098 - $1,390
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Milo

4217 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Calero
$1,113 - $1,905
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Calero

8000 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Casa Tierra
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$1,214 - $5,670
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Casa Tierra

4949 San Pedro Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Sun Plaza
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$1,237 - $1,870
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Sun Plaza

4400 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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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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Uptown Square
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$1,376 - $1,686
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Uptown Square

7000 Phoenix Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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8301 Comanche Ct NE

AlbuquerqueNM87110
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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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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsYucca - StudioStudio,1BA$755
Casa Del Arroyo Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$850
San Pedro VillageAcoma StudioStudio,1BA$855
Mont 44 Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC1BR,1BA$868
Executive East Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$875
Candlelight SquareSilver Sage1BR,1BA$899
Lexington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
TreehouseWillowStudio,1BA$949
Acacia GardensTaos Deluxe 11BR,1BA$955
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Via Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC3BR,2BA$1.02
Pinon TerraceTwo Bedroom - Fully Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.13
Arlo ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.45
Woodberry Heights2x12BR,1BA$1.35
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Wyoming Place Apartments1 Bed B1BR,1BA$1.43
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.45
Executive East Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.25
The LakesOne Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$1.52
Casa Del Arroyo Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.36

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Highlands North, Albuquerque, NM

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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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