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Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes
3003 Transport St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Los Padillas Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $489 (40 Rentals)
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La Vida Nueva
1200 Dickerson Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
3419 Crest Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87106
2801 Vail Ave SE, Unit 232
2801 Vail Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87106
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1327 Tapia Blvd SW, Unit Pacheco rentals
1327 Tapia Blvd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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3612-3620 Crest Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87116
3508 Eastern Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87106
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Vail Manor Apartments
3433 Vail Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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3715 Simms Ave SE, Unit A
3715 Simms Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Tierra Linda
3450 98th StAlbuquerque, NM 87121
1510 Amherst Dr SE
AlbuquerqueNM87106
1928 Buena Vista Dr SE
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Taylor Ridge Apartments
1612 Goff Blvd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
2501 Barcelona Rd
AlbuquerqueNM87105
3833-3835 Thaxton Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87108
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Diamond Mesa
2300 Diamond Mesa Trl SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Encanto at Mesa Del Sol
2500 Bobby Foster Rd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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3409 Crest Ave SE
3409 Crest Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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3400 Crest Ave SE
3400-3408 Crest Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Sunport Plaza Apartments
1301-1325 Wellesley Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Sunshine Apartments
1601-1621 Sunshine Ter Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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3435 Smith Ave SE
3435 Smith Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
3500 Eastern Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87106
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Sunset Apartments
1031 Sunset Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
240 Wheeler Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87102
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University Village
1901 University Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Skylight Apartments
3410-3422 Vail Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Valle de Atrisco
9901 Ceja Vista Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Ceja Vista Senior 55+
10001 Ceja Vista Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Mountain View II Apartments
1515 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
2800 Vail Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87106
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3409 Thaxton Ave SE
3409 Thaxton Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1909 Wilmoore Dr SE
1909 Wilmoore Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1918 Buena Vista Dr SE
1918 Buena Vista Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Paseo del Rio II
501 Poco Loco Dr SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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Broadstone Towne Center
1801 Gibson Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
4721 Skyway Ct SW
AlbuquerqueNM87105
708 Shire St SW
AlbuquerqueNM87121
9643 El Patron Rd SW
AlbuquerqueNM87121
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Los Padillas, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Los Padillas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Padillas Studio Apartments | $1,027 | $761 | $2,614 |
| Los Padillas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $599 | $1,775 |
| Los Padillas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $850 | $2,200 |
| Los Padillas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,300 | $5,494 |
| Los Padillas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $1,679 | $2,616 |
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Cheapest Available Los Padillas Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Los Padillas area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes priced from $699. La Vida Nueva has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Los Padillas apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | Studio, 1BA | $699 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio, 1BA | $800 |
| CRESTWOOD APARTMENTS | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $975 |
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,200 |
| Diamond Mesa | Sapphire | 1BR, 1BA | $1,439 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Claro | 1BR, 1BA | $1,545 |
| Encanto at Mesa Del Sol | Sandia | 1BR, 1BA | $1,757 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Padillas, NM
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Padillas area is the $1.27 price per square foot 5 Bed/5 Bath TH Model at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Los Padillas apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Padillas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | 5 Bed/5 Bath TH | 5BR, 5BA | $1.27 |
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR, 2BA | $1.28 |
| Diamond Mesa | Sapphire | 1BR, 1BA | $1.86 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Claro | 1BR, 1BA | $2.09 |
| Encanto at Mesa Del Sol | Sandia | 1BR, 1BA | $2.43 |
| 1327 Tapia Blvd SW, Unit Pacheco rentals | 1327 Tapia Blvd SW | 1BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
| CRESTWOOD APARTMENTS | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| La Vida Nueva | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.80 |
| 3715 Simms Ave SE, Unit Unit A | 3715 Simms Ave SE | Studio, 1BA | $2.50 |
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Best Local Schools in Los Padillas, Albuquerque, NM
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
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Public School - Grades 9-12 (1930)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Padillas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Los Padillas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Los Padillas is under $1,757.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Padillas?
The cheapest apartment in Los Padillas is CRESTWOOD APARTMENTS which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Los Padillas costs $1,818.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Los Padillas?
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 5 regular apartments in Los Padillas 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 Padillas?
Cheap apartments in Los Padillas have an average cost of $191 which is $1,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Padillas.
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