Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Vieja Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $436 (62 Rentals)

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Union 505
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$821 - $1,810

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Union 505

801 Locust Pl NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Valley Apartments
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$1,184 - $1,484

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Valley Apartments

1812 Indian School Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Nine-O-Nine Apartments
$1,195 - $1,395

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Base Rent$1,195 - $1,395

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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

909 Tijeras Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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2311 New York Ave SW
$1,200

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2311 New York Ave SW

2311 New York Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Calle Cuarta
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calle Cuarta

3525 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Tucson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson Apartments

5401-5405 Tucson Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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417 Sycamore St SE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

417 Sycamore St SE

417 Sycamore St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106

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Sequoia RD
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sequoia RD

5180 Sequoia RdAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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123 53rd St NW
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

123 53rd St NW

123 53rd St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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1420 4th St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 4th St NW

1420-1422 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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217 Walter St NE
Studio Apartments

217 Walter St NE

217 Walter St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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1405 Gold Ave SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1405 Gold Ave SE

1405 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1207 Barelas Rd SW
3 Bedroom Apartments

1207 Barelas Rd SW

1207 Barelas Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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219 Walter St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

219 Walter St NE

219-223 Walter St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Arcadia Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Courtyard

1020 Park Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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El Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol

1201 Iron Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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210 High St NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

210 High St NE

210 High St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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1203 Barelas Rd SW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1203 Barelas Rd SW

1203 Barelas Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Sawmill Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Lofts

1801 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Downtown @ 700
Studio Apartments

Downtown @ 700

700 2nd St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Rainbow Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rainbow Apartments

4600 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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The Crossroads
Studio Apartments

The Crossroads

315 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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MLK
1 Bedroom Apartments

MLK

1217-1223 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Regina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regina Apartments

200 Walter St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Imperial
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial

205 Silver Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Casitas de Colores
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casitas de Colores

215 Lead Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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1003 4th St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1003 4th St NW

1003 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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The Franz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Franz

1716 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Sterling Downtown
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Downtown

800 Silver Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Plaza Vieja, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plaza Vieja Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plaza Vieja area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at 210 High St NE priced from $745. Sage at 601 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Plaza Vieja apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$745
Sage at 6010 x 1 AStudio, 1BA$799
Union 505StudioStudio, 1BA$821
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR, 1BA$865
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio, 1BA$897
MLK1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$900
Alvarado ApartmentsAStudio, 1BA$1,025
Aztec ManorSpring into your new home! Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1,050
Hacienda South1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,095
The Artisan @ Sawmill VillageRetail SpaceStudio, $1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Vieja, NM

As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza Vieja area is the $1.36 price per square foot 1016 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bathroom Townhome Model at Ten Ten Townhomes in the Silver Lofts neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Plaza Vieja apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting at $1,825 with a $1.73 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plaza Vieja apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ten Ten Townhomes1016 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bathroom Townhome3BR, 2.5BA$1.36
Villas @ Rio2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.73
2311 New York Ave SW2311 New York Ave SW1BR, 1BA$1.41
Marquee Village ApartmentsKaloDuo-Premium2BR, 1BA$1.76
Aztec ManorSpring into your new home! Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.31
Nine-O-Nine ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.68
Cresta North Valley RETIREDRenovated1BR, 1BA$1.75
Hacienda South1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.68
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR, 1BA$1.40
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$1.49

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Plaza Vieja, Albuquerque, NM

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Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,190.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plaza Vieja?

The cheapest apartment in Plaza Vieja is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Plaza Vieja costs $1,299.

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 1 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 $134 which is $1,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plaza Vieja.

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