
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Airriba Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (68 Rentals)
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Canyon Crest

Lexington Place Apartments

Pinewood Estates

Executive West - Senior Community

Casa Del Arroyo Apartments

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Copper Hills

Sedona Ridge

2408 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit D, Unit D

The Retreat at Candelaria
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Acacia Gardens

Three Fountains

Arlo Apartments

Dorado Heights

Candlelight Square

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Eagle Point Apartments

Northpointe Village

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Canoan Village

Villa Serena Apartments

3211 Morris St NE
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La Vida Buena Apartments

Pinon Terrace

Tesoro on Spain

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MOUNTAIN VISTA

Northeastern

ABQ Uptown Apartments

Indigo Park

The Heights at Tramway
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2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit Apartment A, Unit Apartment A

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CIBOLA VILLAGE

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Sierra Meadows

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Spring Park

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VILLA LA CHARLES

12244 Menaul Blvd NE

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12001 Phoenix Ave NE, Unit B, Unit B

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Calero

Uptown Square

Grove at Tramway
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Quincy

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12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B, Unit B

12120 Candelaria Rd NE

Enclave

8301 Comanche Ct NE

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12220 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit c, Unit c

11101 Towner Ave NE

Inca - FREE Utilities

1300 Pennsylvania St NE

Virginian Apartments
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Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mesa Airriba?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airriba Studio Apartments | $1,013 | $840 | $1,218 |
| Mesa Airriba 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $838 | $2,439 |
| Mesa Airriba 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $999 | $3,281 |
| Mesa Airriba 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $1,426 | $2,150 |
| Mesa Airriba 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Mesa Airriba Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mesa Airriba area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Lexington Place Apartments priced from $840. Pinewood Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $852. Here are the most affordable Mesa Airriba apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Pinewood Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $852 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Willow | Studio,1BA | $959 |
| Canyon Crest | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Acacia Gardens | Taos Classic | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Dorado Heights | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Arlo Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Airriba, NM
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Airriba area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Mesa Airriba apartment is the 2x2_1037 Model at Uptown Square starting at $1,455 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa Airriba apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Uptown Square | 2x2_1037 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B | 12229 Menaul Blvd NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Copper Hills | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Executive West - Senior Community | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit Apartment A | 2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Arlo Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesa Airriba Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mesa Airriba?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mesa Airriba is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa Airriba?
The cheapest apartment in Mesa Airriba is Casa Del Arroyo Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Mesa Airriba costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mesa Airriba?
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 25 regular apartments in Mesa Airriba 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 Mesa Airriba?
Cheap apartments in Mesa Airriba have an average cost of $225 which is $2,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa Airriba.
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