
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Encantado Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (37 Rentals)
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The Beach

Villa Hermosa

560 Estancia Dr NW

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Aydan

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Stride West

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village
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300 San Pasquale Ave NW

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Taylor Ranch

901 Slate Ave NW

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

Q @ Bosque Trail

2530 Veranda Rd NW

228 16th St NW

Monterey Place
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Sawmill Lofts

5315 Yucca Cir NE

Canon de Arrowhead

Marbella-Income Restricted Waitlist

Tierra Pointe

Volcanes Commons
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Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!

The Franz

Old Town Casitas

522 14th St NW

819 8th St NW

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816 13th St NW

706 Fruit Ave NW

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3717 Alamogordo Dr NW
Rancho Encantado, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho Encantado?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Encantado Studio Apartments | $1,136 | $825 | $1,500 |
| Rancho Encantado 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $950 | $2,011 |
| Rancho Encantado 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $975 | $3,995 |
| Rancho Encantado 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $1,341 | $3,980 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Rancho Encantado Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Rancho Encantado Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Encantado area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Tierra Pointe priced from $875. Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $964. Here are the most affordable Rancho Encantado apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
| Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
| Del Rio Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
| Taylor Ranch | Birch (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $1,259 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Encantado, NM
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Encantado area is the $1.41 price per square foot 817 Slate Ave NW Model at 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 in the in the Hunning Highland neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Rancho Encantado apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Canon de Arrowhead starting at $1,154 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Alamosa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Encantado apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 | 817 Slate Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Andalucia Villas | Antequera | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Del Rio Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Encantado Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rancho Encantado?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rancho Encantado is under $1,259.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho Encantado?
The cheapest apartment in Rancho Encantado is Tierra Pointe which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Rancho Encantado costs $2,182.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho Encantado?
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 27 regular apartments in Rancho Encantado 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 Rancho Encantado?
Cheap apartments in Rancho Encantado have an average cost of $361 which is $1,821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho Encantado.
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