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Desert Creek Apartments
4300 Pan American Fwy NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (10 Rentals)
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Calle Cuarta
3525 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Comanche Wells
3400 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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3135 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Lifestyles at Renaissance
4920 Union Way NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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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 | $782 | $559 | $1,239 |
| Merritt Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $761 | $4,121 |
| Merritt Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $906 | $2,260 |
| Merritt Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $1,039 | $1,818 |
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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 Desert Creek Apartments priced from $559. Rock Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Merritt Acres apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $559 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt Acres, NM
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merritt Acres area is the $1.09 price per square foot KaloDuo Model at Theta Apartments in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Merritt Acres apartment is the Type A Model at Griegos Farms starting at $1,875 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant 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. |
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| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Griegos Farms | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Villa Esperanza | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Tesota Morningside | A1AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Silverado Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.32 |
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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 $1,072.
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 $1,478.
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 11 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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