Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manzano Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (82 Rentals)

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Tesota Four Hills
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$731 - $2,950
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Tesota Four Hills

301 Western Skies Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Tesota Midtown
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$854 - $1,639
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Tesota Midtown

200 Figueroa St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Studios on Route 66
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$900 - $1,100
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$900 - $1,100

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Studios on Route 66

13031 Central Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Arrowhead Pointe
$1,013 - $1,592
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Arrowhead Pointe

12021 Skyline Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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The June
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$1,118 - $1,677
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The June

13150 Wenonah Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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The Reserve
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$1,143 - $1,620
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The Reserve

1001 Tramway Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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MOUNTAIN VISTA
$1,209 - $1,699
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MOUNTAIN VISTA

1501 Tramway Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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Glorieta
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Glorieta

115-131 Glorieta St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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436 Utah St NE
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436 Utah St NE

436 Utah St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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126 Charleston St NE
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126 Charleston St NE

126-130 Charleston St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108

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Donna Ann Apartments
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Donna Ann Apartments

7905-8021 Marquette Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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628-636 Morris St NE
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628-636 Morris St NE

628-636 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Los Altos Lofts
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Los Altos Lofts

10330 Hotel Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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760 Juan Tabo Blvd NE
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760 Juan Tabo Blvd NE

760 Juan Tabo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Manzano Mesa, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manzano Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manzano Mesa area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Juniper Flats priced from $700. Whispering Sands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Manzano Mesa apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Juniper FlatsArroyoStudio,1BA$700
Whispering SandsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$799
Tennessee Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$800
The Twelve 6012BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$845
Cloudview Terrace2Bd/1Bath LOFT2BR,1BA$850
332 Grove St SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
308 Virginia St NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$850
Monterey Manor ApartmentsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$875
Rio Vista Senior ApartmentsIncome-Restricted One Bedroom Senior Apartment ...1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manzano Mesa, NM

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manzano Mesa area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3 bed/ 1 bath Model at 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE in the in the Towne Park neighborhood starting from $1,230. The second greatest value Manzano Mesa apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Los Altos Towers starting at $1,148 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the South Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manzano Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
328 Rhode Island (New) St NE3 bed/ 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.29
Los Altos TowersOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
The Twelve 6012BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A200 Tennessee St NE1BR,1BA$0.94
Cloudview Terrace2Bd/1Bath LOFT2BR,1BA$1.08
147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4147 General Arnold St NE1BR,1BA$1.15
Panorama HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
308 Virginia St NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.21
Tennessee Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.19
Whispering SandsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23

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Manzano Mesa, Albuquerque, NM

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Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manzano Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Manzano Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Manzano Mesa is at Juniper Flats listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Manzano Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manzano Mesa Apartment is $799 at Whispering Sands.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Manzano Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Manzano Mesa is starting from $800 at Tennessee Street.

What is the most affordable Manzano Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Manzano Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE and starts from $1,230.

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