
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (24 Rentals)
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Encanto Lofts Apartments

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Comanche Wells

Rock Creek

3204 Comanche Rd NE

Via Apartments

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Tesota Morningside

Arroyo Vista

4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE

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Sun Plaza

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Q @ Vassar

3617 Wellesley Dr SE

Villa Esperanza
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4806 Mescalero Rd NE

3904 Goodrich Ave NE

1911 Girard Blvd NE
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Midtown, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $914 | $725 | $1,661 |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,062 | $799 | $1,870 |
| Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $1,000 | $1,745 |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $1,166 | $1,825 |
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Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $725. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Yucca - Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $791 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, NM
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC Model at Via Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,331. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the KaloDuo Model at Theta Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Cloverleaf Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 bedroom Renovated MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Rock Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMidtown, Albuquerque, NM
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Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $1,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?
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 20 regular apartments in Midtown 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 Midtown?
Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $538 which is $1,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.
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