
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Cienega del Norte Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the La Cienega del Norte area of Albuquerque.


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Desert Creek Apartments

Via Apartments

San Pedro Village

1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT

Montecito

Sunchase Apartments

Mont 44 Apartments

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AYA ABQ

505 Headingly Ave NW
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Tesota Morningside

El Paseo Apartments

La Cantera Senior Apartments

Desert Willow

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Arroyo Vista

North Park Apartments

The Lakes

Peaks at Los Ranchos

Villas de la Terraza
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Silverado

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Sun Plaza

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Casa Tierra

River Walk at Puerta de Corrales

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Odyssey Apartments

The Aspens

Solaire

Cottonwood Ranch

Eagle Ranch Apartments
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Puerta Del Sol

Prisma

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Circ

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The Aubry

The Dillon Luxury Apartments

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Allaso Journal Center

Q @ Bosque Trail

6017 Calle Nueve NW

San Mateo Suites

4601 Carlisle Blvd NE
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Faraday

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Villa Esperanza

Fourth Street Flats

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Theta Apartments

Arroyo Villas

Norte Villas Apartments
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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 | $1,264 | $814 | $1,892 |
| La Cienega del Norte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $864 | $2,296 |
| La Cienega del Norte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $850 | $2,750 |
| La Cienega del Norte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,331 | $3,327 |
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There are currently 56 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 2 Beds unit found at Via Apartments priced from $850. Montecito has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $898. Here are the most affordable La Cienega del Norte apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom TC | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Montecito | 0BD, 1BTH | Studio,1BA | $898 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | The Sonoran | Studio,1BA | $914 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
| Rock Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| El Paseo Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $971 |
| North Park Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Cienega del Norte, NM
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Cienega del Norte area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Horizon Village in the in the Baloon Fiesta Park neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value La Cienega del Norte apartment is the Luz Model at SkyStone Apartments starting at $1,771 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood. 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. |
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| Horizon Village | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| SkyStone Apartments | Luz | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Cielo Alameda | 2x2d | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Via Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath Renovated MKT | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| AYA ABQ | Santa Fe Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Lakes | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Desert Willow | Sonoma | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $985.
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 $1,915.
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 36 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 $183 which is $1,732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Cienega del Norte.
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