Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (55 Rentals)

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11101 Towner Ave NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11101 Towner Ave NE

11101 Towner Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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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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Northeast Heights, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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 Desert Creek Apartments priced from $577. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $729. Here are the most affordable Northeast Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$577
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsYucca - StudioStudio,1BA$729
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$845
San Pedro VillageAcoma StudioStudio,1BA$865
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$873
Las Vistas1BD/1B1BR,1BA$879
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$899
Via ApartmentsStudio TCStudio,1BA$901
Lexington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
Cloverleaf ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Heights, NM

As of August 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast Heights area is the $1.25 price per square foot 12204 Menaul Blvd NE Model at 12204 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Northeast Heights apartment is the 3100 Lori Pl NE Model at 3100 Lori Pl NE, Unit A starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12204 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B12204 Menaul Blvd NE2BR,1BA$1.25
3100 Lori Pl NE, Unit A3100 Lori Pl NE2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Villa EsperanzaFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,1BA$1.41
Chelwood2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.41
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Pecos2BR,2BA$1.22
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.28

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northeastern Albuquerque, NM. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. 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, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Heights is The Retreat at Candelaria which is listed at $873, while the average apartment in Northeast Heights costs $1,985.

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 65 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 $411 which is $1,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Heights.

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