Cheap Homes for Rent in Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $1,500 (2 Rentals)

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Merritt Acres, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt Acres, NM

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merritt Acres area is the $1.41 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at Villa Esperanza in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Merritt Acres apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Sun Pointe Park Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.28 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa EsperanzaFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,1BA$1.41
Sun Pointe Park Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.28
Poblana PlaceP 2/22BR,2BA$1.83
Valley ApartmentsGrand Platinum3BR,2BA$1.58
Las Mananitas ApartmentsBelmar1BR,1BA$1.79
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (A)2BR,2BA$1.48
Cresta North Valley1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Peaks at Los RanchosDesert Breeze Renovated1BR,1BA$1.59
Tesota MorningsideA1AR1BR,1BA$1.71
SunchaseJr One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in Merritt Acres?

There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in Merritt Acres, NM with pricing that ranges from $590 to $3,853. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merritt Acres ranging from $1,595 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merritt Acres?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merritt Acres ranges from $1,595 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,182.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Merritt Acres?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Merritt Acres range from $1,275 to $3,145, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,591.

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