
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKinley Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the McKinley area of Albuquerque.


Nova Ridge

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Comanche Wells

Citadel - Free Utilities

The Villas @ Uptown

Via Apartments

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Desert Creek Apartments

Canyon Crest

Encanto Lofts Apartments

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4747 Spanish Sun Ave NE

Rock Creek

Pinewood Estates

San Pedro Village

Candlelight Square

Casa Placida

Sunchase Apartments

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Tesota Morningside

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Nova View

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Milo

Sunset Pointe

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Oak Tree Park

4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE

1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT

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Glo Apartments

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Landmark Apartments

Uptown Square

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3617 Wellesley Dr SE

San Mateo Suites

Nova Peak

Lincoln Place

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Los Arcos

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Villa Esperanza

3528 Tyson Pl NE
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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 | $1,082 | $735 | $2,398 |
| McKinley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $838 | $2,497 |
| McKinley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $900 | $5,442 |
| McKinley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,166 | $2,575 |
| McKinley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available McKinley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McKinley area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Nova Ridge priced from $725. Comanche Wells has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable McKinley apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $817 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Aspen - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Nova Peak | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Pinewood Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $874 |
| Candlelight Square | Silver Sage | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Norte Villas Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath - 457 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley, NM
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinley area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC Model at Via Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,331. The second greatest value McKinley 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 McKinley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Lakes | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Tesota Morningside | B2AR | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Woodberry Heights | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| North Park Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including McKinley, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
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 $909.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKinley?
The cheapest apartment in McKinley is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $835, 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 36 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 $430 which is $1,970 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinley.
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