
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the McKinley Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $774 (43 Rentals)


Encanto Lofts Apartments

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McKinley, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McKinley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Studio Apartments | $1,040 | $559 | $2,133 |
McKinley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $774 | $4,121 |
| McKinley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $900 | $3,961 |
| McKinley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $1,200 | $2,722 |
| McKinley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKinley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McKinley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McKinley is under $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKinley?
The cheapest apartment in McKinley is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in McKinley costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McKinley?
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 64 regular apartments in McKinley 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 McKinley?
Cheap apartments in McKinley have an average cost of $378 which is $2,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinley.
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