
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Luz Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (13 Rentals)
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Citadel - Free Utilities

1830 Vassar Dr NE

Tesota Morningside

Peaks at Sandia View

Lifestyles at Renaissance
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La Luz, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Luz?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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La Luz Studio Apartments | $1,094 | $849 | $1,378 |
La Luz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $875 | $1,875 |
La Luz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $1,106 | $3,500 |
La Luz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $1,539 | $2,115 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the La Luz Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 Citadel - Free Utilities priced from $869. Tesota Morningside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable La Luz apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Citadel - Free Utilities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $869 |
Tesota Morningside | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1-638 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Union 505 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Luz, NM
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Luz area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 bed/2 bath Model at Cresta North Valley in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value La Luz apartment is the P 2/2 Model at Poblana Place starting at $1,795 with a $1.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cresta North Valley | 2 bed/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Poblana Place | P 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Las Mananitas Apartments | Belmar | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Q @ Vassar | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | 1x1 Market 647 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Tesota Morningside | A1AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Citadel - Free Utilities | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the La Luz Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Luz?
The cheapest apartment in La Luz is Tesota Morningside which is listed at $915, 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 10 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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