Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montgomery Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (25 Rentals)

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San Mateo Suites
Studio Apartments

San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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The Villas @ Uptown
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas @ Uptown

6230 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Los Arcos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Arcos

1813 Girard Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Del Lago Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Del Lago Apartments

1505 Girard Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Theta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Theta Apartments

3900 Tulane Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107

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Montgomery Heights, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montgomery Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montgomery Heights area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Comanche Wells priced from $723. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Montgomery Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Comanche WellsS1Studio,1BA$723
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsYucca - StudioStudio,1BA$735
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Villas @ UptownStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$800
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$801

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery Heights, NM

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montgomery Heights area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Arabian Model at Desert Creek Apartments in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,618. The second greatest value Montgomery Heights apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Large Quiet Two Bedroom starting at $1,250 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Netherwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montgomery Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Desert Creek ApartmentsThe Arabian3BR,2BA$1.28
Large Quiet Two Bedroom2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.34
Peaks at Sandia View2x2R-9002BR,2BA$1.53
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Via Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.45
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54
San Pedro VillageCochiti One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Sunchase ApartmentsJr 1x11BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Montgomery Heights, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #59

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Montgomery Heights, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Montgomery Heights Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montgomery Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montgomery Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montgomery Heights is under $985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montgomery Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Montgomery Heights is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Montgomery Heights costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montgomery Heights?

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 17 regular apartments in Montgomery Heights 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 Montgomery Heights?

Cheap apartments in Montgomery Heights have an average cost of $178 which is $2,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery Heights.

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!