
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Vieja Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $725 (40 Rentals)


513 Candelaria Rd NW

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Villa De San Felipe

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Union 505

The Beach

3924 3rd St NW

Silver Moon Lodge
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1207 Barelas St SW

1409-1409 Hazeldine Ave SE

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

901 Slate Ave NW
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1405 Gold Ave SE

219 Walter St NE

Arcadia Courtyard

816 Coal Ave SW

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El Sol

545 Cedar St SE
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Calle Cuarta

Sawmill Lofts

Regina & Walter/Silver Apartments

623 14th St NW

Rainbow Apartments

Aztec Manor

1216 High St SE
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525 Cedar St SE

Marquee Village Apartments

300 Tijeras Ave NE

522 14th St NW

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Imperial

Anthea

Cresta North Valley
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Plaza Vieja, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plaza Vieja?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Vieja Studio Apartments | $949 | $695 | $1,800 |
Plaza Vieja 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $725 | $2,195 |
| Plaza Vieja 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $929 | $2,795 |
| Plaza Vieja 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,398 | $1,800 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Vieja Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Plaza Vieja?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Plaza Vieja is under $1,135.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plaza Vieja?
The cheapest apartment in Plaza Vieja is Alvarado Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Plaza Vieja costs $1,685.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plaza Vieja?
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 24 regular apartments in Plaza Vieja 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 Plaza Vieja?
Cheap apartments in Plaza Vieja have an average cost of $484 which is $1,201 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plaza Vieja.
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