
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Foothills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (61 Rentals)
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Tesota Four Hills

Cloudview Terrace

221 Hanosh Ct SE

Lexington Place Apartments

Rio Vista Senior Apartments

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Studios on Route 66

2408 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit D, Unit D

The Ridge

The Retreat at Candelaria
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Tesota Midtown

Sunrise Apartments

Farolito Senior Apartments

Panorama Heights

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Arrowhead Pointe

Northpointe Village

Villa Serena Apartments

3211 Morris St NE

10789 Towner Ave NE

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MOUNTAIN VISTA
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The Reserve

The Heights at Tramway

2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit Apartment A, Unit Apartment A

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12001 Phoenix Ave NE, Unit B, Unit B

Grove at Tramway

12120 Candelaria Rd NE

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12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B, Unit B

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12220 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit c, Unit c

11113 Haines Ave NE

Glorieta
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11101 Towner Ave NE

628-636 Morris St NE

Morris Townhome Apartments

308 Whispering Sands Ct SE

Inca - FREE Utilities

Los Altos Lofts

760 Juan Tabo Blvd NE

209 Hanosh Ct SE

Grandview Apartments

Mission Hill Apartments
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Copperfield

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Sandia Foothills, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sandia Foothills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandia Foothills Studio Apartments | $880 | $840 | $940 |
| Sandia Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $745 | $1,913 |
| Sandia Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $772 | $2,295 |
| Sandia Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $982 | $2,488 |
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Cheapest Available Sandia Foothills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sandia Foothills area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Cloudview Terrace priced from $795. Lexington Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Sandia Foothills apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudview Terrace | 1bd/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Tesota Four Hills | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $862 |
| The Twelve 601 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Whispering Sands | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Rio Vista Senior Apartments | Income-Restricted One Bedroom Senior Apartment ... | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Studios on Route 66 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Tesota Midtown | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
| Monterey Manor Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Foothills, NM
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sandia Foothills area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Ridge in the in the South Los Altos neighborhood starting from $1,415. The second greatest value Sandia Foothills apartment is the 12229 Menaul Blvd NE Model at 12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B starting at $1,400 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sandia Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Ridge | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B | 12229 Menaul Blvd NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit Apartment A | 2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Twelve 601 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Tesota Four Hills | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Monterey Manor Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Copperfield | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Whispering Sands | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sandia Foothills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sandia Foothills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sandia Foothills is at Lexington Place Apartments listed at $840.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Foothills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Foothills Apartment is $795 at Cloudview Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sandia Foothills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sandia Foothills is starting from $862 at Tesota Four Hills.
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