
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM (24 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Merritt Acres area of Albuquerque that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Tesota Morningside

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Desert Creek Apartments

Peaks at Los Ranchos

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Comanche Wells
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6800 Vista del Norte Rd NE, Unit 827, Unit 827

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3204 Comanche Rd NE

3217 Wellesley Ct NE

6108 Calle Nueve NW

6800 Vista Del Norte Dr NE

1512 Vista Monte Dr NE
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merritt Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Acres Studio Apartments | $843 | $700 | $1,130 |
| Merritt Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,034 | $800 | $2,021 |
| Merritt Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $1,114 | $2,465 |
| Merritt Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $1,550 | $2,362 |
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Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Merritt Acres
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Merritt Acres of Merritt Acres is the SRO-Sleeping room only Model at Desert Creek Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $727. The second cheapest Merritt Acres Pet Friendly apartment is the S1 Studio unit at Comanche Wells starting at $767. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Merritt Acres apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | $727 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | $767 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | $905 |
| Rock Creek | One Bedroom | $955 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | $971 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Merritt Acres Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Merritt Acres?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Merritt Acres is at Desert Creek Apartments listed at $727.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Merritt Acres Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Merritt Acres is $1,403.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Merritt Acres Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Merritt Acres is a 1,316 square feet unit starting from $727 at Desert Creek Apartments.
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