Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Cienega del Norte Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (28 Rentals)

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San Mateo Suites
Studio Apartments

San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Faraday
2 Bedroom Apartments

Faraday

4322 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107

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Kromer House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kromer House

1024 El Pueblo Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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Paseo Del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Del Sol

291 El Pueblo Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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Villa Esperanza
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Esperanza

3901 Lafayette DrAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Fourth Street Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Street Flats

4419 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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La Cienega del Norte, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Cienega del Norte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Cienega del Norte area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $558. Rock Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable La Cienega del Norte apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$558
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$845
Sunchase ApartmentsJr 1x11BR,1BA$905
Tesota MorningsideA1A1BR,1BA$915
Villas de la TerrazaStudioStudio,1BA$950
El Paseo ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$956
Desert WillowMadera1BR,1BA$964
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$971
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$985
Montecito1BD, 1BTH A1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Cienega del Norte, NM

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Cienega del Norte area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bathroom MKT Model at Via Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value La Cienega del Norte apartment is the 2B Loft Model at The Aspens starting at $1,525 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Cienega del Norte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Via Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom MKT2BR,2BA$1.23
The Aspens2B Loft2BR,2BA$1.42
La Cantera Senior Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.21
1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
CircMadison1BR,1BA$1.61
Casa TierraA11BR,1BA$1.56
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Peaks at Los RanchosDesert Breeze Renovated1BR,1BA$1.62
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54
Sunchase ApartmentsJr 1x11BR,1BA$1.66

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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La Cienega Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northern Albuquerque. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Cienega del Norte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Cienega del Norte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Cienega del Norte is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Cienega del Norte?

The cheapest apartment in La Cienega del Norte is Sunchase Apartments which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in La Cienega del Norte costs $1,789.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Cienega del Norte?

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 26 regular apartments in La Cienega del Norte 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 La Cienega del Norte?

Cheap apartments in La Cienega del Norte have an average cost of $136 which is $1,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Cienega del Norte.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Experts Guide To The Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albuquerque

Written by: Esther Lombardi

Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers culture, diversity, and beautiful landscapes. Each neighborhood blends historic charm with nature, education, and entertainment.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.