
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Los Alamos Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (9 Rentals)
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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 |
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Los Alamos Studio Apartments | $928 | $578 | $1,782 |
Los Alamos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $875 | $2,452 |
Los Alamos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $875 | $2,657 |
Los Alamos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $1,338 | $4,995 |
Los Alamos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $1,591 | $1,591 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Los Alamos Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 $578. Rock Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Los Alamos apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $578 |
Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $855 |
Cloverleaf Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Alamos, NM
As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Alamos area is the $1.41 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at Villa Esperanza in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Los Alamos apartment is the Type B Model at Griegos Farms starting at $2,325 with a $2.59 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. |
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Villa Esperanza | Four Bedroom Two Bath | 4BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Griegos Farms | Type B | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Lifestyles at Renaissance | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Cresta North Valley | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Rock Creek | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
Cloverleaf Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Los Alamos, Albuquerque, NM
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Getting Around the Los Alamos Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Alamos?
The cheapest apartment in Los Alamos is Arroyo Vista which is listed at $971, while the average apartment in Los Alamos costs $1,591.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Los Alamos?
Cheap apartments in Los Alamos have an average cost of $730 which is $861 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Alamos.
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