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Desert Creek Apartments
4300 Pan American Fwy NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKinley Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $726 (69 Rentals)
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Encanto Lofts Apartments
4501 Shepard Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Rock Creek
3135 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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1520 University Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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The Villas at Uptown
6230 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Nova Ridge
1311 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Comanche Wells
3400 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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1700-1901 Indian Plaza Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Pinewood Estates
1401 Pennsylvania St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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San Pedro Village
4209 San Pedro Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Cloverleaf Apartments
4300 Bryn Mawr Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Casa Placida
7100 Constitution Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Sunchase Apartments
3901 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Peaks at Sandia View
1501 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Sandia Shadows
2901 Euclid Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
3421 Alta Monte Ave NE
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Candlelight Square
7501 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Tesota Morningside
3958 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Siegel Select Albuquerque I
2500 University Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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North Park Apartments
5327 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Villas de la Terraza
6401 Academy Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Milo
4217 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Sunset Pointe
6500 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Lifestyles at Renaissance
4920 Union Way NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Woodberry Heights
6300 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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The Lakes
4800 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Arroyo Vista
4201 Bryn Mawr Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Silverado
5741 Osuna Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Oak Tree Park
5800 Osuna Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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AYA ABQ
5324 San Mateo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Nova View
1330 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Casa Tierra
4949 San Pedro Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Landmark Apartments
6303 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
3504 Lafayette Dr NE
AlbuquerqueNM87107
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Glo Apartments
3901 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Uptown Square
7000 Phoenix Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
4601 Carlisle Blvd NE, Unit A14
4601 Carlisle Blvd NE
AlbuquerqueNM87109
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Sun Plaza
4400 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Q @ Vassar
1920 Vassar Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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ABQ Uptown Apartments
2222 Uptown Loop NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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1601 Pennsylvania St NE
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Nova Peak Gated Community
1200 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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3617 Wellesley Dr SE
3617-3621 Wellesley Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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San Mateo Suites
5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Via Apartments
4321 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
4601 Carlisle Blvd NE
AlbuquerqueNM87109
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Mont 44 Apartments
4401 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Salida Del Sol Apartments
3210 Tulane Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Canyon Crest
7303 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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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 | $896 | $726 | $1,559 |
| McKinley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $799 | $2,394 |
| McKinley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $900 | $2,576 |
| McKinley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,200 | $4,419 |
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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 Desert Creek Apartments priced from $726. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable McKinley apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio, 1BA | $726 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Yucca - Studio | Studio, 1BA | $749 |
| Nova Peak Gated Community | 0/1 | Studio, 1BA | $750 |
| Via Apartments | Studio TC | Studio, 1BA | $786 |
| Citadel - Free Utilities | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $794 |
| The Villas at Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio, 1BA | $800 |
| Nova Ridge | 0/1 | Studio, 1BA | $800 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio, 1BA | $806 |
| Canyon Crest | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $843 |
| Pinewood Estates | 1x1A | 1BR, 1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley, NM
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinley area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath MKT UPSTRS Model at Mont 44 Apartments in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $2,058. The second greatest value McKinley apartment is the KaloDuo Model at Theta Apartments in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting at $1,089 with a $1.22 price per square foot. 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. |
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| Mont 44 Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath MKT UPSTRS | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.46 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR, 2BA | $1.22 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/2ba | 2BR, 2BA | $1.26 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.41 |
| Milo | Madrid Platinum | 1BR, 1BA | $1.57 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.45 |
| North Park Apartments | Birch | 1BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
| Via Apartments | Studio TC | Studio, 1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKinley?
The cheapest apartment in McKinley is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in McKinley costs $1,199.
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 26 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 $124 which is $1,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinley.
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