
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montgomery Plaza Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Montgomery Plaza area of Albuquerque.


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Desert Creek Apartments

Mont 44 Apartments

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Rock Creek

3204 Comanche Rd NE

Canyon Crest

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Comanche Wells

Via Apartments
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San Pedro Village

Candlelight Square

Montecito

Sunchase Apartments

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AYA ABQ

Lifestyles at Renaissance

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Tesota Morningside

North Park Apartments

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Silverado

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Milo

Sunset Pointe

Arroyo Vista

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Sun Plaza

Oak Tree Park

4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE
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Casa Tierra

Telegraph Hill

Vista Del Sol Apartments

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Uptown Square

3301 Monroe St NE, Unit H-85

2732 Mesilla St NE

3617 Wellesley Dr SE

San Mateo Suites
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4601 Carlisle Blvd NE

Lincoln Place

3509 Tulane Dr NE

Norte Villas Apartments

Villa Esperanza

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Villas Del Cielo

Theta Apartments

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Salida Del Sol Apartments

3908 Ortiz Ct NE

Gracey's Nation - Truman Community
Montgomery Plaza, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montgomery Plaza?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Plaza Studio Apartments | $943 | $700 | $1,661 |
| Montgomery Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $748 | $2,754 |
| Montgomery Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $933 | $2,489 |
| Montgomery Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $915 | $1,854 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Montgomery Plaza Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Montgomery Plaza Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montgomery Plaza area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $725. Mont 44 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $748. Here are the most affordable Montgomery Plaza apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $748 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $764 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Candlelight Square | Silver Sage | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Canyon Crest | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $914 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| North Park Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery Plaza, NM
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montgomery Plaza area is the $1.53 price per square foot 1x1_905 Model at Uptown Square in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,386. The second greatest value Montgomery Plaza apartment is the KaloDuo-Premium Model at Theta Apartments starting at $1,180 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montgomery Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Square | 1x1_905 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo-Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Chelsea Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| North Park Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Lakes | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montgomery Plaza Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Montgomery Plaza?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montgomery Plaza is under $985.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montgomery Plaza?
The cheapest apartment in Montgomery Plaza is Mont 44 Apartments which is listed at $748, while the average apartment in Montgomery Plaza costs $1,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montgomery Plaza?
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 34 regular apartments in Montgomery Plaza 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 Plaza?
Cheap apartments in Montgomery Plaza have an average cost of $487 which is $1,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery Plaza.
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