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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (26 Rentals)
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516 Candelaria Rd NW
AlbuquerqueNM87107
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$725 - $2,435
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Desert Creek Apartments
4300 Pan American Fwy NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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$799 - $1,140Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rock Creek
3135 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
3204 Comanche Rd NE
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513 Candelaria Rd NW
AlbuquerqueNM87107
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$831 - $2,869
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Comanche Wells
3400 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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$905 - $1,3051 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sunchase Apartments
3901 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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$964 - $2,8051 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lifestyles at Renaissance
4920 Union Way NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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$972 - $1,480
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Tesota Morningside
3958 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
3508 Lafayette Dr NE
AlbuquerqueNM87107
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$1,069 - $1,4741 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arroyo Vista
4201 Bryn Mawr Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Calle Cuarta
3525 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Candelaria Gardens
820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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3617 Wellesley Dr SE
3617-3621 Wellesley Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Aztec Manor
403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
4601 Carlisle Blvd NE
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3509 Tulane Dr NE
AlbuquerqueNM87107
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Faraday
4322 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
426 Headingly Ave NW
AlbuquerqueNM87107
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Villa Esperanza
3901 Lafayette DrAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Fourth Street Flats
4419 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Sun Pointe Park Apartments
4057 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
114 Sandia Rd NW
AlbuquerqueNM87107
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917 Headingly Ave NW
AlbuquerqueNM87107
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350 Osuna Rd NWLos Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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 |
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| Merritt Acres Studio Apartments | $861 | $700 | $1,125 |
| Merritt Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,071 | $800 | $2,805 |
| Merritt Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $975 | $2,465 |
| Merritt Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $1,474 | $1,610 |
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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 $725. Rock Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Merritt Acres apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $938 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1,105 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,234 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Sequoia Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,440 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt Acres, NM
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merritt Acres area is the $1.43 price per square foot Sequoia Renovated Model at Peaks at Los Ranchos in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Merritt Acres apartment is the KaloDuo-Premium Model at Theta Apartments starting at $1,180 with a $1.32 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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| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Sequoia Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo-Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
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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 $1,440.
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 $1,474.
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 9 regular apartments in Merritt Acres 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 Merritt Acres?
Cheap apartments in Merritt Acres have an average cost of $601 which is $873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merritt Acres.
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