
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands North Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (65 Rentals)
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Via Apartments

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Montecito

7510 Pennsylvania Ln NE

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Pinon Terrace

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Telegraph Hill

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Casa Tierra

4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE

Oak Tree Park

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Northeastern

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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 | $976 | $799 | $1,242 |
| Highlands North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $748 | $2,436 |
| Highlands North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $945 | $2,932 |
| Highlands North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $915 | $2,051 |
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There are currently 65 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 1 Bed unit found at Mont 44 Apartments priced from $748. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Highlands North apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $748 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Canyon Crest | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Montecito | 0BD, 1BTH | Studio,1BA | $911 |
| Treehouse | Willow | Studio,1BA | $944 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands North, NM
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands North area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,245. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Northeastern | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Executive West - Senior Community | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Chelsea Village Apartments | KaloDuo-Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Wyoming Place Apartments | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Milo | Madrid Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 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 $944.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands North?
The cheapest apartment in Highlands North is Mont 44 Apartments which is listed at $748, while the average apartment in Highlands North costs $1,599.
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 68 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 $334 which is $1,265 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands North.
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