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

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Tesota Four Hills
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$772 - $2,488
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Tesota Four Hills

301 Western Skies Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Studios on Route 66
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$900 - $1,100
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$900 - $1,100

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Studios on Route 66

13031 Central Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Tesota Midtown
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$931 - $1,642
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Tesota Midtown

200 Figueroa St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Arrowhead Pointe
$1,013 - $1,413
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$1,013 - $1,413

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Arrowhead Pointe

12021 Skyline Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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MOUNTAIN VISTA
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$1,135 - $1,750
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MOUNTAIN VISTA

1501 Tramway Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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The Reserve
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$1,143 - $1,620
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The Reserve

1001 Tramway Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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11113 Haines Ave NE

AlbuquerqueNM87112
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Glorieta
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glorieta

115-131 Glorieta St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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11101 Towner Ave NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11101 Towner Ave NE

11101 Towner Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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628-636 Morris St NE
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628-636 Morris St NE

628-636 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Los Altos Lofts
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Los Altos Lofts

10330 Hotel Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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760 Juan Tabo Blvd NE
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760 Juan Tabo Blvd NE

760 Juan Tabo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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209 Hanosh Ct SE
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209 Hanosh Ct SE

209 Hanosh Ct SEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Grandview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

1100 Chelwood Park Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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Whispering Sands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Sands

12720 Central Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Luminaria Senior Community
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Luminaria Senior Community

10600 Central Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Copperfield
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Copperfield

14225 Copper Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Coyote Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coyote Point

13500 Skyline Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Palazzo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palazzo Apartments

14124 Copper Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123

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Sandia Foothills, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cloudview Terrace1bd/1bath1BR,1BA$795
Lexington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$840
Tesota Four HillsB1R2BR,1BA$862
The Twelve 6012BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$875
Whispering SandsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$875
Rio Vista Senior ApartmentsIncome-Restricted One Bedroom Senior Apartment ...1BR,1BA$890
Studios on Route 66StudioStudio,1BA$900
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$928
Tesota MidtownA1A1BR,1BA$931
Monterey Manor ApartmentsKaloSolo-Premium1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
12229 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit B12229 Menaul Blvd NE2BR,1BA$1.39
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit Apartment A2504 Chelwood Park Blvd NE2BR,1BA$1.37
The Twelve 6012BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Tesota Four HillsB1R2BR,1BA$1.17
Monterey Manor ApartmentsKaloSolo-Premium1BR,1BA$1.36
Copperfield1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
Whispering SandsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$1.47

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across New Mexico, including Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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