Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Commons Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (40 Rentals)

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Comanche Wells
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$785 - $2,849
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Comanche Wells

3400 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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AYA ABQ
$940 - $3,943
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AYA ABQ

5324 San Mateo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Tesota Morningside
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$952 - $1,330
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 17

Tesota Morningside

3958 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Milo
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$1,054 - $1,486
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Milo

4217 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Sun Plaza
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$1,111 - $3,327
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Sun Plaza

4400 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Casa Tierra
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$1,190 - $5,495
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Casa Tierra

4949 San Pedro Dr 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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Lincoln Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Place

4401 San Pedro Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109

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Villa Esperanza
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Esperanza

3901 Lafayette DrAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Theta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Theta Apartments

3900 Tulane Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107

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Jefferson Commons, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Commons Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson Commons area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Encanto Lofts Apartments priced from $835. Via Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Commons apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsAspen - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$835
Via Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom TC2BR,1BA$850
1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900
Montecito0BD, 1BTH Studio,1BA$905
Sunchase ApartmentsJr 1x11BR,1BA$905
Desert Creek ApartmentsThe SonoranStudio,1BA$914
Comanche WellsA11BR,1BA$916
Mont 44 Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC1BR,1BA$964
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$971

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Commons, NM

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Commons area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated Model at Via Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Jefferson Commons apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Renovated MKT Model at Mont 44 Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the North Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson Commons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Via Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.33
Mont 44 Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath Renovated MKT2BR,1BA$1.45
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,2BA$1.20
Villa EsperanzaTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
3513 Tulane Drive Northeast, Unit Apt 43513 Tulane Drive Northeast2BR,1BA$1.07
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.45
Woodberry Heights1x1C1BR,1BA$1.45
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across New Mexico and customized analysis for Northeast Central Albuquerque. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Commons Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson Commons?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson Commons is under $971.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson Commons?

The cheapest apartment in Jefferson Commons is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Jefferson Commons costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson Commons?

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 30 regular apartments in Jefferson Commons 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 Jefferson Commons?

Cheap apartments in Jefferson Commons have an average cost of $377 which is $2,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson Commons.

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