
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Luz Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (32 Rentals)
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513 Candelaria Rd NW

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Union 505

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Lifestyles at Renaissance

820 Apache Ave NW

505 Headingly Ave NW

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Peaks at Sandia View

Peaks at Los Ranchos
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The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

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Valley Apartments

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

Q @ Bosque Trail

Villas @ Rio

1209 Cordova Ave NW

Q @ Vassar

Siegel Select ABQ I
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1522 Edith Blvd NE, Unit Edith Compound 2

6017 Calle Nueve NW

Calle Cuarta

1420 4th St NW

Candelaria Gardens

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Sawmill Lofts

Aztec Manor
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Cresta North Valley

Poblana Place

704 La Poblana Rd NW

223 Mescalero Rd NW

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Luz Studio Apartments | $1,055 | $794 | $1,661 |
| La Luz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $795 | $2,195 |
| La Luz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $1,154 | $2,750 |
| La Luz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $1,398 | $1,800 |
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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 Union 505 priced from $852. Peaks at Los Ranchos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable La Luz apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $852 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Silverado Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,137 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,223 |
| Q @ Bosque Trail | Sunflower | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Poblana Place | B 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Villas @ Rio | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Luz, NM
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Luz area is the $1.89 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,038. The second greatest value La Luz apartment is the Renovated Model at Cresta North Valley starting at $1,425 with a $1.43 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Cresta North Valley | Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Poblana Place | D 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Q @ Vassar | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Q @ Bosque Trail | Sunflower | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Silverado Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Luz?
The cheapest apartment in La Luz is Union 505 which is listed at $926, while the average apartment in La Luz costs $1,698.
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 19 regular apartments in La Luz 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 Luz?
Cheap apartments in La Luz have an average cost of $479 which is $1,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Luz.
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