Cheap Homes for Rent in Manzano Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (19 Rentals)

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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 ABQ Encore priced from $750. The Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Manzano Mesa apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ABQ EncoreStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Lomas Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Whispering SandsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$875
Arrowhead PointeStudio1BR,1BA$943

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manzano Mesa, NM

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manzano Mesa area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Zia Townhomes in the in the South Los Altos neighborhood starting from $1,805. The second greatest value Manzano Mesa apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Ridge starting at $1,550 with a $1.38 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.
Zia Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.47
The Ridge3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.38
Panorama HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Tesota Four HillsC1R3BR,2BA$1.26
12805 Dunes Rd SE, Unit 212805 Dunes Rd SE2BR,1BA$1.29
328 Rhode Island (New) St NE2 bed/ 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Lomas Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24
River Rock ApartmentsKaloSolo-Premium1BR,1BA$1.42
The ReserveCheyenne1BR,1BA$1.55
Whispering SandsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Manzano Mesa, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #276

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manzano Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Manzano Mesa?

There are currently 333 Apartments for Rent in Manzano Mesa, NM with pricing that ranges from $730 to $82,500. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manzano Mesa ranging from $750 to $3,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Manzano Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Manzano Mesa ranges from $750 to $3,150 with an average monthly rent of $1,554.

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