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

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The Retreat at Candelaria

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Three Fountains

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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 | $1,039 | $875 | $1,728 |
| Mesa Airriba 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $838 | $2,452 |
| Mesa Airriba 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $945 | $2,950 |
| Mesa Airriba 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,426 | $2,150 |
| Mesa Airriba 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mesa Airriba Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Canyon Crest priced from $823. Casa Del Arroyo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Mesa Airriba apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Crest | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Pinewood Estates | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $882 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Treehouse | Willow | Studio,1BA | $944 |
| Eagle Point Apartments | Piquin | Studio,1BA | $947 |
| Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Airriba, NM
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Airriba area is the $1.36 price per square foot Isleta Model at Las Kivas in the in the Foothills neighborhood starting from $1,507. The second greatest value Mesa Airriba apartment is the Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace starting at $1,350 with a $1.23 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. |
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| Las Kivas | Isleta | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Northeastern | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Executive West - Senior Community | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Wyoming Place Apartments | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa Airriba?
The cheapest apartment in Mesa Airriba is Canyon Crest which is listed at $823, 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 40 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 $226 which is $2,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa Airriba.
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