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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Acres Studio Apartments | $896 | $766 | $1,130 |
| Merritt Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $905 | $1,527 |
| Merritt Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $995 | $2,200 |
| Merritt Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $1,338 | $1,338 |
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
See all Apartments in AlbuquerqueThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Merritt Acres area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $766. Comanche Wells has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $768. 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 | $766 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $768 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
As of February 20, 2026 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 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT starting at $1,150 with a $1.34 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Tesota Morningside | A1AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merritt Acres is at Desert Creek Apartments listed at $766.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Acres Apartment is $905 at Sunchase Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt Acres is starting from $975 at Theta Apartments.
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