
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the La Mesa area of Albuquerque.


317 Texas St NE

243-247 Rhode Island NE

501 Texas St NE

317-319 Pennsylvania St NE

8209 Marquette Ave NE
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436 Utah St NE

126 Charleston St NE

217 Pennsylvania St NE

328 Rhode Island (New) St NE

Pine Park Apartments
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Tennessee Street

Donna Ann Apartments

200-206 Pennsylvania St NE

Tennessee Apartments

308 Dallas St NE

Wisconsin Apartments
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La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Studio Apartments | $708 | $620 | $858 |
| La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,020 | $725 | $1,600 |
| La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $850 | $1,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the La Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available La Mesa Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE | 2 bed/ 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| 520 Tennessee St NE | 2bed/1 ba Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, NM
As of March 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Mesa area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2bed/1 ba Unfurnished Model at 520 Tennessee St NE in the in the South Los Altos neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value La Mesa apartment is the 2 bed/ 1 bath Model at 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE starting at $985 with a $1.23 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 Tennessee St NE | 2bed/1 ba Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE | 2 bed/ 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Pine Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 242 Wisconsin St NE, Unit A | 242 Wisconsin St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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