
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverview Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (43 Rentals)
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401 14th St NW

Millennium Flats

Bluewater Village

The Beach

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Valley Apartments

233 63rd St NW

Villa Hermosa
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The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

300 San Pasquale Ave NW

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Stride West

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

506 14th St NW

Villas @ Rio

228 16th St NW
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Canon de Arrowhead

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Volcanes Commons

Tierra Pointe

Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!
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The Franz

Generations at West Mesa

2440 Rose Ave NW

Old Town Casitas

Nuevo Atrisco

212 65th St NW

816 13th St NW

Phoenix Apartments
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Crescent Ridge

3717 Alamogordo Dr NW

6041 Sequoia Rd NW
Riverview Heights, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverview Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Heights Studio Apartments | $857 | $750 | $1,190 |
| Riverview Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $785 | $1,875 |
| Riverview Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $895 | $2,295 |
| Riverview Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $1,150 | $1,800 |
| Riverview Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverview Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Riverview Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverview Heights area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Millennium Flats priced from $775. Tierra Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Riverview Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,122 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
| Crescent Ridge | Acacia | 2BR,2BA | $1,337 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverview Heights, NM
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverview Heights area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Riverview Heights apartment is the Edinburgh Building A Model at Huning Castle Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Silver Lofts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverview Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Edinburgh Building A | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Valley Apartments | Grand Platinum | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Taos | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Crescent Ridge | Acacia | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverview Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverview Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverview Heights is under $1,337.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverview Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Riverview Heights is Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! which is listed at $964, while the average apartment in Riverview Heights costs $1,533.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverview 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 7 regular apartments in Riverview 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 Riverview Heights?
Cheap apartments in Riverview Heights have an average cost of $234 which is $1,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverview Heights.
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