Cheap Homes for Rent in La Cienega del Norte Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $800 (7 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

5800 2nd St NW

AlbuquerqueNM87107

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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 $725. Via Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $864. 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$725
Via Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom TC1BR,1BA$864
San Pedro VillageAcoma StudioStudio,1BA$885

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

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Cienega del Norte area is the $1.50 price per square foot Cypress (LUX) Model at Cottonwood Ranch in the in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value La Cienega del Norte apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Renovated Model at Via Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the North Valley 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.
Cottonwood RanchCypress (LUX)2BR,2BA$1.50
Via Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.27
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,2BA$1.20
1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Desert WillowSonoma2BR,2BA$1.52
Villa EsperanzaTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Casa TierraA11BR,1BA$1.62
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54
The LakesOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1.59

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about La Cienega del Norte

What type of rentals are currently available in La Cienega del Norte?

There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in La Cienega del Norte, NM with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,950. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Cienega del Norte ranging from $875 to $6,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in La Cienega del Norte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in La Cienega del Norte ranges from $875 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,467.

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