
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lee Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (11 Rentals)
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Lee Acres, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lee Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Acres Studio Apartments | $883 | $725 | $1,354 |
| Lee Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $925 | $2,641 |
| Lee Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $1,133 | $3,523 |
| Lee Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $1,474 | $3,930 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lee Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Lee Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lee Acres area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $725. Comanche Wells has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $791. Here are the most affordable Lee Acres apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $791 |
| Rock Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| El Paseo Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee Acres, NM
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lee Acres area is the $1.76 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Lee Acres apartment is the A7 Model at The Aubry starting at $1,301 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lee Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| The Aubry | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Taylor Ranch Luxury Apartments | Maple (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Eagle Ranch Apartments | Latigo | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Del Rio Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| El Paseo Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Rock Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lee Acres Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lee Acres?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lee Acres is under $1,286.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lee Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Lee Acres is Comanche Wells which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Lee Acres costs $2,060.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lee Acres?
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 20 regular apartments in Lee Acres 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 Lee Acres?
Cheap apartments in Lee Acres have an average cost of $221 which is $1,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lee Acres.
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