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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Acres Studio Apartments | $877 | $797 | $1,025 |
| Merritt Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,110 | $795 | $1,995 |
Merritt Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $850 | $2,750 |
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
See all Apartments in AlbuquerqueThe largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Merritt Acres area of Albuquerque, NM is found at Desert Creek Apartments and is listed at 1,264 square feet priced from $1,318. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | The Sahara | 1,264 Sq Ft | $1,318 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 990 Sq Ft | $1,305 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Sequoia Renovated | 975 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 896 Sq Ft | $1,075 |
| Tesota Morningside | B2BR | 865 Sq Ft | $1,330 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 840 Sq Ft | $1,303 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 801 Sq Ft | $1,234 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 783 Sq Ft | $1,162 |
| Comanche Wells | B1 | 727 Sq Ft | $1,133 |
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Merritt Acres of Albuquerque, NM is the KaloDuo Model starting from $1,075 at Theta Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Merritt Acres is currently $1,356. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | $1,075 |
| Comanche Wells | B1 | $1,133 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (A) | $1,162 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | The Kalahari | $1,193 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | $1,234 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | $1,275 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | $1,303 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Sequoia Renovated | $1,325 |
| Tesota Morningside | B2BR | $1,330 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Merritt Acres is at Theta Apartments listed at $1,075.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Merritt Acres is $1,356.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Merritt Acres is a 1,264 square feet unit starting from $1,318 at Desert Creek Apartments.
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