
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Cienega del Norte Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $718 (66 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the La Cienega del Norte area of Albuquerque.


Rock Creek

1325 San Andres Ave NW

San Pedro Village

Villas de la Terraza

Cloverleaf Apartments

Sunchase Apartments

4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE

El Paseo Apartments

Montecito
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Cottonwood Ranch

Solaire

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Oak Tree Park

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4601 Carlisle Blvd NE, Unit b11

Eagle Ranch Apartments

Prisma

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The Aubry

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SkyStone Apartments

4601 Carlisle Blvd NE, Unit A14

Cielo Alameda

1717 Griegos Rd NW

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Sun Plaza

San Mateo Suites

4601 Carlisle Blvd NE

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Lincoln Place

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La Cienega del Norte, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Cienega del Norte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cienega del Norte Studio Apartments | $1,181 | $718 | $1,845 |
| La Cienega del Norte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $850 | $2,327 |
| La Cienega del Norte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $950 | $2,573 |
| La Cienega del Norte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $1,445 | $3,496 |
| La Cienega del Norte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,808 | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the La Cienega del Norte Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 $718. Rock Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable La Cienega del Norte apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio, 1BA | $718 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $750 |
| San Pedro Village | Acoma Studio | Studio, 1BA | $855 |
| Villas de la Terraza | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $899 |
| Cloverleaf Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $900 |
| El Paseo Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $956 |
| Montecito | 0BD, 1BTH | Studio, 1BA | $971 |
| North Park Apartments | Birch | 1BR, 1BA | $985 |
| Norte Villas Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath - 457 Sq Ft | 1BR, 1BA | $989 |
| Odyssey Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,054 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Cienega del Norte, NM
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Cienega del Norte area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Horizon Village in the Baloon Fiesta Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value La Cienega del Norte apartment is the 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Townhome MKT Model at Mont 44 Apartments in the North Valley neighborhood starting at $2,048 with a $1.46 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Cienega del Norte apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Village | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Townhome MKT | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.46 |
| La Cantera Senior Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.98 |
| Via Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT | 2BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR, 2BA | $1.22 |
| Paseo Del Sol | Two-Bedroom One-Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.45 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| Sunchase Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with 714 Square Feet of Living... | 1BR, 1BA | $1.65 |
| North Park Apartments | Birch | 1BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $1,054.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Cienega del Norte?
The cheapest apartment in La Cienega del Norte is El Paseo Apartments which is listed at $956, while the average apartment in La Cienega del Norte costs $1,455.
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 39 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 $110 which is $1,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Cienega del Norte.
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