Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (12 Rentals)

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436 Utah St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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7905-8021 Marquette Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Mesa area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Cinnamon Tree priced from $727. Nova Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable La Mesa apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cinnamon TreeStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$727
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$775
Arrowhead PointeStudio1BR,1BA$943
LumenOlympic1BR,1BA$1,327
Landmark Apartments1x1_6701BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, NM

As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Mesa area is the $1.83 price per square foot 2 x 2: Fully Furnished Model at Brio Sandia in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value La Mesa apartment is the Monte Vista Model at Broadstone Nob Hill starting at $1,999 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant 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.
Brio Sandia2 x 2: Fully Furnished2BR,2BA$1.83
Broadstone Nob HillMonte Vista2BR,2BA$1.78
Landmark Apartments1x1_6701BR,1BA$2.01
LumenOlympic1BR,1BA$2.02
Markana UptownA21BR,1BA$3.09
Arrowhead PointeStudio1BR,1BA$1.90
Cinnamon Tree1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.12
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #160

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Getting Around the La Mesa Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $875 at Nova Point.

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 $1,100 at Nova Point.

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