Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montgomery Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (49 Rentals)

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Desert Creek Apartments
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$725 - $2,372
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Desert Creek Apartments

4300 Pan American Fwy NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Union 505
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$756 - $2,747
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Union 505

801 Locust Pl NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Comanche Wells
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$773 - $2,849
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Comanche Wells

3400 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Tesota Morningside
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$952 - $1,365
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 26

Tesota Morningside

3958 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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$1,100 - $1,650

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1508 Edith Blvd NE

AlbuquerqueNM87102
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AYA ABQ
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$1,127 - $4,309
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AYA ABQ

5324 San Mateo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Sun Plaza
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$1,134 - $1,870
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Sun Plaza

4400 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Casa Tierra
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$1,214 - $4,493
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Casa Tierra

4949 San Pedro Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Glo Apartments
$1,282 - $1,985
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Glo Apartments

3901 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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San Mateo Suites
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San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Lincoln Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Place

4401 San Pedro Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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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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Villa Esperanza
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Esperanza

3901 Lafayette DrAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Theta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Theta Apartments

3900 Tulane Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Villas Del Cielo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Del Cielo

3131 Adams St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110

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Netherwood North
2 Bedroom Apartments

Netherwood North

1812 Girard Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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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 Desert Creek Apartments priced from $725. Union 505 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $756. Here are the most affordable Montgomery Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$725
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$756
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsJuniper - Studio + DenStudio,1BA$799
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Villas at UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$800
San Pedro VillageAcoma StudioStudio,1BA$855
Sunchase ApartmentsJr 1x11BR,1BA$905
Mont 44 Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC1BR,1BA$918
Comanche WellsA11BR,1BA$925
Via Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery Heights, NM

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montgomery Heights area is the $1.46 price per square foot Sequoia Renovated Model at Peaks at Los Ranchos in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Montgomery Heights 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 Montgomery Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Peaks at Los RanchosSequoia Renovated2BR,1BA$1.46
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,2BA$1.20
Sandia Shadows2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.37
1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Villa EsperanzaTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.45
Woodberry Heights1x1C1BR,1BA$1.47
Via Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$1.32
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54

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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.

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 $950.

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 $835, while the average apartment in Montgomery Heights costs $1,550.

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 $374 which is $1,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery Heights.

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