
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (25 Rentals)
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Comanche Wells

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Desert Creek Apartments

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3513 Tulane Drive Northeast, Unit Apt 4

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Tesota Morningside

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Lifestyles at Renaissance

Arroyo Vista

505 Headingly Ave NW

Peaks at Los Ranchos
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3617 Wellesley Dr SE

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Merritt Acres, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merritt Acres?
| 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 |
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Cheapest Available Merritt Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merritt Acres area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Comanche Wells priced from $796. 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Merritt Acres apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $796 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | The Sonoran | Studio,1BA | $902 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $971 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt Acres, NM
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merritt Acres area is the $1.20 price per square foot KaloDuo Model at Theta Apartments in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Merritt Acres apartment is the B2BR Model at Tesota Morningside starting at $1,330 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the North Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merritt Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Tesota Morningside | B2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Silverado Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | The Sonoran | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merritt Acres Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merritt Acres?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merritt Acres is under $1,330.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merritt Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Merritt Acres is Sunchase Apartments which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Merritt Acres costs $1,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merritt Acres?
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 15 regular apartments in Merritt Acres that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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