Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (5 Rentals)

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Midtown, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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 $558. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $769. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$558
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsYucca - StudioStudio,1BA$769
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, NM

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bathroom MKT Model at Via Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT - APPLICATION FE... starting at $1,150 with a $1.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Via Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom MKT2BR,2BA$1.23
1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT - APPLICATION FE...1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Villa EsperanzaOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Tesota MorningsideA1AR1BR,1BA$1.71
Sunchase ApartmentsJr 1x11BR,1BA$1.66
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsAspen - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Comanche WellsS1Studio ,1BA$2.16
Rock CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #193

Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New Mexico, including Albuquerque. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $1,485.

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 7 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 $365 which is $1,120 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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