
Cheap Homes for Rent in Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $1,500 (4 Rentals)
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Merritt Acres, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Merritt Acres?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merritt Acres 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,760 | $1,600 | $2,000 |
Merritt Acres 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,798 | $1,500 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt Acres, NM
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merritt Acres area is the $2.29 price per square foot Type C Model at Griegos Farms in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Merritt Acres apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Lifestyles at Renaissance starting at $1,425 with a $1.70 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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Griegos Farms | Type C | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
Lifestyles at Renaissance | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Comanche Wells | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
308 Veranda Rd NW, Unit Apt B | 308 Veranda Rd NW | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
Sunchase | Jr One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Rock Creek | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
Cloverleaf Apartments | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt Acres
What type of rentals are currently available in Merritt Acres?
There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Merritt Acres, NM with pricing that ranges from $603 to $4,995. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merritt Acres ranging from $1,500 to $2,100.
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 $1,500 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,736.
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