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

Millennium Flats

Sage at 601

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Union 505

Silver Gardens Apartments

Silver Moon Lodge

Zocalo Lofts

The Beach

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Valley Apartments

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

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1207 Barelas St SW

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505 Central Lofts

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417 Sycamore St SE
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217 Walter St NE

1405 Gold Ave SE

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219 Walter St NE

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Candelaria Gardens

2404-2406 1/2 Dora Ave NW
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210 High St NE

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Imperial

Casitas de Colores

1003 4th St NW

The Franz

504 Headingly Ave NW

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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 | $959 | $745 | $1,800 |
| Plaza Vieja 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $825 | $1,995 |
| Plaza Vieja 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,145 | $2,295 |
| Plaza Vieja 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,398 | $1,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio, 1BA | $745 |
| Sage at 601 | 0 x 1 A | Studio, 1BA | $799 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $821 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR, 1BA | $865 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $897 |
| MLK | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio, 1BA | $1,025 |
| Aztec Manor | Spring into your new home! Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,050 |
| Hacienda South | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,095 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Ten Townhomes | 1016 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bathroom Townhome | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.36 |
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR, 2BA | $1.73 |
| 2311 New York Ave SW | 2311 New York Ave SW | 1BR, 1BA | $1.41 |
| Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo-Premium | 2BR, 1BA | $1.76 |
| Aztec Manor | Spring into your new home! Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.31 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.68 |
| Cresta North Valley RETIRED | Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $1.75 |
| Hacienda South | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.68 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR, 1BA | $1.40 |
| 210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio, 1BA | $1.49 |
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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 $1,190.
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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