
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Commons Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Jefferson Commons area of Albuquerque.


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Comanche Wells

Rock Creek

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Desert Creek Apartments

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Via Apartments

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3513 Tulane Drive Northeast, Unit Apt 4, Unit Apt 4

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AYA ABQ

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Tesota Morningside

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Arroyo Vista
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Milo

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Villas Del Cielo
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Silverado

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Casa Tierra

Vista Del Sol Apartments

3617 Wellesley Dr SE

San Mateo Suites

4601 Carlisle Blvd NE

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358 Pueblo Solano Rd NW
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Jefferson Commons, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson Commons?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Commons Studio Apartments | $1,176 | $785 | $1,892 |
| Jefferson Commons 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $840 | $2,296 |
| Jefferson Commons 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $850 | $2,609 |
| Jefferson Commons 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $1,331 | $3,327 |
| Jefferson Commons 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Aspen - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Via Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom TC | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Montecito | 0BD, 1BTH | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | The Sonoran | Studio,1BA | $914 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $916 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Via Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath Renovated MKT | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 3513 Tulane Drive Northeast, Unit Apt 4 | 3513 Tulane Drive Northeast | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Woodberry Heights | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| North Park Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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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