Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (19 Rentals)

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346 Virginia St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

346 Virginia St NE

346 Virginia St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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317 Texas St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Texas St NE

317 Texas St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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501 Texas St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

501 Texas St NE

501 Texas St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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8209 Marquette Ave NE
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8209 Marquette Ave NE

8209-8213 NE Marquette Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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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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Tennessee Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tennessee Street

227-235 Tennessee St NEAlbuquerque, 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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Donna Ann Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donna Ann Apartments

7905-8021 Marquette Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Tennessee Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tennessee Apartments

450-500 Tennessee St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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308 Dallas St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

308 Dallas St NE

308 Dallas St 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 2 Beds unit found at Tennessee Street priced from $800. 308 Virginia St NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable La Mesa apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tennessee Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$800
308 Virginia St NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$850
Cinnamon Tree ApartmentsStudio RenoStudio,1BA$874
520 Tennessee St NE2bed/1 ba Unfurnished2BR,1BA$1,000
Pine Park Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, NM

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Mesa area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3 bed/ 1 bath Model at 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE in the in the Towne Park neighborhood starting from $1,230. The second greatest value La Mesa apartment is the 2bed/1 ba Unfurnished Model at 520 Tennessee St NE starting at $1,200 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the South Los Altos 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.
328 Rhode Island (New) St NE3 bed/ 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.29
520 Tennessee St NE2bed/1 ba Unfurnished2BR,1BA$1.39
200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A200 Tennessee St NE1BR,1BA$0.94
535 Texas St NE, Unit C535 Texas St NE2BR,1BA$1.20
308 Virginia St NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.21
Tennessee Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.19
Pine Park Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Cinnamon Tree ApartmentsStudio RenoStudio ,1BA$2.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in La Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in La Mesa is at Cinnamon Tree Apartments listed at $874.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Mesa Apartment is $1,025 at Cinnamon Tree Apartments.

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 $800 at Tennessee Street.

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