Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Luz Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (16 Rentals)

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1420 4th St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 4th St NW

1420-1422 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Sawmill Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Lofts

1801 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Aztec Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Manor

403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Los Arcos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Arcos

1813 Girard Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Faraday
2 Bedroom Apartments

Faraday

4322 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107

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La Luz, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Luz Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Luz area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Union 505 priced from $744. Peaks at Los Ranchos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable La Luz apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$744
Peaks at Los RanchosSilverado RenovatedStudio,1BA$975
Peaks at Sandia View1x1-6401BR,1BA$1,000
Lifestyles at Renaissance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,072
Cresta North Valley1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Luz, NM

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Luz area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value La Luz apartment is the Type A Model at Griegos Farms starting at $1,875 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Luz apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas @ Rio2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.92
Griegos FarmsType A1BR,1BA$2.13
Cresta North Valley1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Poblana PlaceI 1/11BR,1BA$1.92
Peaks at Sandia View1x1-6401BR,1BA$1.56
Lifestyles at Renaissance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
1204 Sawmill Rd NW, Unit 11204 Sawmill Rd NW1BR,1BA$2.36
Peaks at Los RanchosSilverado RenovatedStudio ,1BA$1.95
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village1x1 Market 420 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$3.51
Union 505StudioStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
La Luz, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #222

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Luz Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Luz?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Luz is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Luz?

The cheapest apartment in La Luz is Union 505 which is listed at $916, while the average apartment in La Luz costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Luz?

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 15 regular apartments in La Luz that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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