
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Los Alamos Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (26 Rentals)
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Desert Creek Apartments

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Comanche Wells

Rock Creek

513 Candelaria Rd NW

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Arroyo Vista

Peaks at Los Ranchos

1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT

202 San Clemente Ave NW

3732 3rd St NW

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Faraday

Villa Esperanza

Fourth Street Flats
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Theta Apartments

Cresta North Valley

3217 Wellesley Ct NE

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Poblana Place

165 Hilton Ave 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 | $842 | $700 | $1,130 |
| Los Alamos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,039 | $800 | $1,929 |
| Los Alamos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $1,114 | $2,465 |
| Los Alamos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $1,550 | $1,661 |
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There are currently 26 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 $731. Comanche Wells has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. 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 | $731 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Rock Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $971 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1,075 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Cresta North Valley | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,234 |
| Poblana Place | L 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Alamos, NM
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Alamos area is the $1.80 price per square foot L 2/2 Model at Poblana Place in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Los Alamos apartment is the KaloDuo Model at Theta Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $1.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poblana Place | L 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Cresta North Valley | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Rock Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio ,1BA | $4.25 |
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Best Local Schools in Los Alamos, Albuquerque, NM
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Alamos?
The cheapest apartment in Los Alamos is Comanche Wells which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Los Alamos costs $1,605.
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 13 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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