
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Los Alamos Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (35 Rentals)
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Lifestyles at Renaissance

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Desert Creek Apartments

Peaks at Los Ranchos

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Comanche Wells

Arroyo Vista

3409 Tulane Dr NE
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3301 4th St NW

3505-3509 Lafayette Dr NE

511-513 Candelaria Rd NW

2011 Matthew Ave

3200-3204 Comanche Rd NE

3220-3300 Wellesley Dr NE

Aztec Village
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3601-3605 Wellesley Dr NE

410 Headingly Ave NW

3208-3212 Comanche Rd NE

Mi Casa Apartments

3400-3404 Wellesley Dr NE

4409 9th St NW

Theta Apartments

Poblana Place
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Villa Esperanza

Fourth Street Flats

Salida Del Sol Apartments

2801 12th St NW

Calle Cuarta

3617 Wellesley Dr SE
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2715 12th St NW

358 Pueblo Solano Rd NW

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Los Alamos, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Los Alamos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos Studio Apartments | $897 | $766 | $1,130 |
| Los Alamos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,071 | $905 | $1,527 |
| Los Alamos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $995 | $2,200 |
| Los Alamos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $1,338 | $1,338 |
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Cheapest Available Los Alamos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Los Alamos area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $766. Comanche Wells has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $767. Here are the most affordable Los Alamos apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $766 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $767 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $971 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $975 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,064 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,234 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Red Rock Canyon Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1,260 |
| Poblana Place | B 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Alamos, NM
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Alamos area is the $1.50 price per square foot Renovated Model at Cresta North Valley in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Los Alamos apartment is the L 2/2 Model at Poblana Place starting at $1,795 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Alamos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresta North Valley | Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Poblana Place | L 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
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Best Local Schools in Los Alamos, Albuquerque, NM
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Alamos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Los Alamos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Los Alamos is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Alamos?
The cheapest apartment in Los Alamos is Comanche Wells which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Los Alamos costs $1,338.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Los Alamos?
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 11 regular apartments in Los Alamos that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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