Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Airriba Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (51 Rentals)

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Grandview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

1100 Chelwood Park Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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Montgomery Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Manor

4301 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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2813 Nakomis Dr NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

2813 Nakomis Dr NE

2813 Nakomis Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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Spain Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Spain Townhomes

5009 El Corte Miramar NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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 Canyon Crest priced from $860. The Retreat at Candelaria has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable Mesa Airriba apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$860
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$867
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$929
Calero1X1 Reno1BR,1BA$967
Pinewood EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$974
Sedona RidgeZuni1BR,1BA$975
Arlo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$975
Eagle Point ApartmentsPiquin - RenovatedStudio,1BA$985
Dorado HeightsAStudio,1BA$995
Treehouse ApartmentsCedarStudio,1BA$1,019

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Airriba, NM

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesa Airriba area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3100 Lori Pl NE Model at 3100 Lori Pl NE, Unit A in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Mesa Airriba apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Brio Sandia starting at $1,495 with a $1.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3100 Lori Pl NE, Unit A3100 Lori Pl NE2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Brio Sandia2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.31
Chelwood2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.41
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Tesoro on SpainC32BR,2BA$1.40
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Pecos2BR,2BA$1.25
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.33
The Retreat at CandelariaAztec1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #33

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Albuquerque. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Mesa Airriba Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,019.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa Airriba?

The cheapest apartment in Mesa Airriba is The Retreat at Candelaria which is listed at $867, while the average apartment in Mesa Airriba costs $3,150.

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 $178 which is $2,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa Airriba.

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