Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $509 (38 Rentals)

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324 Vermont St NE

AlbuquerqueNM87108
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436 Utah St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

436 Utah St NE

436 Utah St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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126 Charleston St NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

126 Charleston St NE

126-130 Charleston St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108

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Donna Ann Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donna Ann Apartments

7905-8021 Marquette Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Chico Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chico Apartments

7615 Chico Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Tennessee Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tennessee Street

227-235 Tennessee St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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509 Vermont St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

509 Vermont St NE

509 Vermont St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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305 Charleston Dr. NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

305 Charleston Dr. NE

301-305 Charleston St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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122 Charleston SE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

122 Charleston SE

118-122 Charleston St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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308 Virginia St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

308 Virginia St NE

308 Virginia St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108

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127 Tennessee St SE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

127 Tennessee St SE

127 Tennessee St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108

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Pine Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Park Apartments

8201 Marquette Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Cheapest Available La Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Mesa area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at 501 Texas Street NE priced from $695. Chico Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable La Mesa apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
501 Texas Street NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Chico Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
122 Charleston SE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
431 Virginia Street NE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
425 Wisconsin st NE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
Cinnamon Tree Apartments1 bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$870
340 Pennsylvania St NE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$900
8000 Grand Avenue NE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950
127 Tennessee St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, NM

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Mesa area is the $1.21 price per square foot Top Floor 3BR/2BA with Private Balcony Model at Large Bedrooms and Balconies! in the in the Towne Park neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value La Mesa apartment is the 3 bed/ 1 bath Model at 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE starting at $1,199 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Towne Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Large Bedrooms and Balconies!Top Floor 3BR/2BA with Private Balcony3BR,2BA$1.21
328 Rhode Island (New) St NE3 bed/ 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.26
8000 Grand Avenue NE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
520 Tennessee St NE2bed/1 ba Unfurnished2BR,1BA$1.39
425 Wisconsin st NE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
535 Texas St NE, Unit A535 Texas St NE2BR,1BA$1.20
340 Pennsylvania St NE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
501 Texas Street NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
Chico Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
431 Virginia Street NE0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Mesa Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Mesa Apartment is $695 at 501 Texas Street NE.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Mesa is starting from $850 at 425 Wisconsin st NE.

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