Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Los Alamos Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (23 Rentals)

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Desert Creek Apartments
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$725 - $2,435
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Desert Creek Apartments

4300 Pan American Fwy NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Comanche Wells
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$831 - $2,869
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Comanche Wells

3400 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Calle Cuarta
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calle Cuarta

3525 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Aztec Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Manor

403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107

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Faraday
2 Bedroom Apartments

Faraday

4322 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Villa Esperanza
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Esperanza

3901 Lafayette DrAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Fourth Street Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Street Flats

4419 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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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 $725. Rock Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Los Alamos apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$725
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$799
Comanche WellsA11BR,1BA$938
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,069
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,2BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Alamos, NM

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Alamos area is the $1.43 price per square foot Sequoia Renovated Model at Peaks at Los Ranchos in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Los Alamos apartment is the KaloDuo-Premium Model at Theta Apartments starting at $1,180 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Peaks at Los RanchosSequoia Renovated2BR,1BA$1.43
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo-Premium2BR,2BA$1.32
Poblana PlaceD+ 1/11BR,1BA$1.67
1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Lifestyles at Renaissance2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Villa EsperanzaTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Cresta North ValleyRenovated1BR,1BA$1.75
Comanche WellsA11BR,1BA$1.80
Rock CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,440.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Alamos?

The cheapest apartment in Los Alamos is Comanche Wells which is listed at $938, while the average apartment in Los Alamos costs $1,474.

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 9 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 $720 which is $754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Alamos.

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