
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Campus Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (85 Rentals)
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Encino Terrace Senior

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Union 505

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Citadel - Free Utilities

Rock Creek

2120 Coal Ave SE

2121 Gold Ave SE

La Vida Nueva

3204 Comanche Rd NE
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513 Candelaria Rd NW

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Comanche Wells

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

1201 Dickerson Dr SE

Silver Gardens Apartments

149 Manzano St NE

Sandia Shadows

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517 Adams St NE

915 Walter St SE

Zocalo Lofts
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Alvarado Apartments

Peaks at Sandia View

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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A

3209 Burton Ave SE

604 Arno St NE

301 Sierra Dr SE

Zodiac Apartments

De Anza - Nob Hill Luxury Apartments

Four Seasons
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1521 Gold Ave SE

Calle Cuarta

Princeton Hall Apartments

1420 4th St NW

Columbian Apartments

1405 Gold Ave SE

Hacienda Norte Apartments

219 Walter St NE

Kachina Apartments

1516 Tijeras Ave NE
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420 Jefferson St NE

Columbia Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

1801 Coal Pl SE

123 Walter St NE

1611 Gold Ave SE

Manzano

Somerset Lofts

210 High St NE

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North Campus, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Campus Studio Apartments | $969 | $700 | $1,800 |
| North Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $750 | $1,890 |
| North Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $925 | $2,407 |
| North Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $1,050 | $1,625 |
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There are currently 85 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Campus Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available North Campus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Campus area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Union 505 priced from $756. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $764. Here are the most affordable North Campus apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $756 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $764 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Casa Dos Santos Apartments | Studio 520 | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $979 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-638 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Campus, NM
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Campus area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value North Campus apartment is the Ele Model at Large Quiet Two Bedroom starting at $1,350 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Netherwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Campus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Large Quiet Two Bedroom | Ele | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Nob Hill | 2.1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 517 Adams St NE | 517 Adams St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A | 412 Columbia Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1-638 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Campus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Campus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Campus is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Campus?
The cheapest apartment in North Campus is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in North Campus costs $1,426.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Campus?
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 3 regular apartments in North Campus 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 North Campus?
Cheap apartments in North Campus have an average cost of $475 which is $951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Campus.
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