Cheap Homes for Rent in Mesa Airriba Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $800 (5 Rentals)

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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 Lexington Place Apartments priced from $840. Copper Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Mesa Airriba apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$840
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$849
Casa Del Arroyo Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Airriba, NM

As of April 13, 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 12229 Menaul Blvd NE Model at 12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B starting at $1,400 with a $1.39 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.
Pinon TerraceTwo Bedroom - Fully Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.13
12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B12229 Menaul Blvd NE2BR,1BA$1.39
Executive West - Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Arlo ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.45
1701 Kirby St NE, Unit D1701 Kirby St NE2BR,1BA$1.26
Uptown Square1x1_8241BR,1BA$1.45
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.21
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$1.47
Casa Del Arroyo Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa Airriba

What type of rentals are currently available in Mesa Airriba?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in Mesa Airriba, NM with pricing that ranges from $823 to $3,231. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mesa Airriba ranging from $800 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mesa Airriba?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mesa Airriba ranges from $800 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,840.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mesa Airriba?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mesa Airriba range from $1,426 to $2,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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