
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Campus Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $436 (126 Rentals)
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Citadel - Free Utilities

Encino Terrace Senior

Encanto Lofts Apartments

La Vida Nueva

2121 Gold Ave SE

115 Walter St NE

2120 Coal Ave SE

110 Mesa St SE

1816 Lead Ave SE
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Comanche Wells

Silver Gardens Apartments

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Union 505

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612 Arno St SE

1217-1223 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE

501 Princeton Dr SE

Zocalo Lofts

Sandia Shadows

915 Walter St SE
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412 Columbia Dr SE

Peaks at Sandia View

Alvarado Apartments

300 Tijeras Ave NE

1622 Coal Ave SE

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De Anza - Nob Hill Luxury Apartments

Four Seasons

3618 Lafayette Dr NE
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410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit 1

410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit C

1521 Gold Ave SE

304 Vassar Dr SE

720 Truman St NE

3705 Lafayette Dr NE, Unit 1

505 Central Lofts

Nob Hill

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516 Ash St SE

505 Princeton Dr SE

Garfield Townhomes

200 Cornell Dr

404 Prospect Ave NE

505 Marble Ave NW

219 Girard Blvd SE

Q @ Nob Hill

Q @ Vassar

One Central
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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 | $938 | $750 | $1,800 |
| North Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $800 | $1,890 |
| North Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $935 | $2,407 |
| North Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,732 | $1,426 | $4,276 |
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There are currently 126 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 Rock Creek priced from $750. Casa Dos Santos Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable North Campus apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Casa Dos Santos Apartments | Studio 520 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $811 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (50%) | Studio,1BA | $811 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 521-525 Cedar St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Savinelli Lofts in Nob Hill | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Campus, NM
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Campus area is the $0.88 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 521-525 Cedar St SE in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value North Campus apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 521-525 Cedar St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Nob Hill | 2.1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Aztec Manor | Spring into your new home! Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 208 Mescalero Rd NW | 2/BED 1 /BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 412 Columbia Dr SE | 412 Columbia Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Campus?
The cheapest apartment in North Campus is 2121 Gold Ave SE which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in North Campus costs $1,168.
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 5 regular apartments in North Campus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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