
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (104 Rentals)
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3600 Osuna Rd NE

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Comanche Wells

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Desert Creek Apartments

Rock Creek

Canyon Crest

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Lexington Place Apartments

Casa Del Arroyo Apartments

4747 Spanish Sun Ave NE
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Via Apartments

Montecito

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San Pedro Village

Candlelight Square

Sedona Ridge

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The Retreat at Candelaria
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Dorado Heights

Arroyo Vista

Arlo Apartments

North Park Apartments

3211 Morris St NE

The Lakes

Woodberry Heights

Acacia Gardens

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Copper Hills
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Wyoming Place Apartments

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Milo

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Canoan Village

Villas de la Terraza

Sunset Pointe

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Eagle Point Apartments

Three Fountains

La Vida Buena Apartments

Pinon Terrace

Silverado
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Academy Heights Apartments

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Sun Plaza

Northeastern

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Calero

Desert Willow

Overlook

Indigo Park

Telegraph Hill

The Heights at Tramway

4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE
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Northeast Heights, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northeast Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Heights Studio Apartments | $1,149 | $700 | $1,815 |
| Northeast Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $838 | $2,494 |
| Northeast Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $945 | $3,022 |
| Northeast Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,166 | $3,545 |
| Northeast Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 104 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northeast Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Northeast Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Heights area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Comanche Wells priced from $765. Desert Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $769. Here are the most affordable Northeast Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Aspen - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
| Candlelight Square | Silver Sage | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Las Vistas | 1BD/1B | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Heights, NM
As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Heights area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Northeast Heights apartment is the Abo Model at Las Kivas starting at $1,475 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Foothills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Las Kivas | Abo | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Desert Willow | Sonoma | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Copper Hills | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Pine Lane Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Heights is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast Heights is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Northeast Heights costs $2,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast 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 57 regular apartments in Northeast 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 Northeast Heights?
Cheap apartments in Northeast Heights have an average cost of $231 which is $2,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Heights.
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