Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Foothills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (24 Rentals)

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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

628-636 Morris St NE

628-636 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Los Altos Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Lofts

10330 Hotel Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123

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760 Juan Tabo Blvd NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

760 Juan Tabo Blvd NE

760 Juan Tabo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Rio Vista Senior
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Vista Senior

770 Juan Tabo Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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ABQ Encore
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

ABQ Encore

810 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, 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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Las Vistas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Vistas

11122 Claremont NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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Roadway Motel
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Roadway Motel

13211 Central 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 Studio unit found at ABQ Encore priced from $799. Lomas Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Sandia Foothills apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ABQ EncoreStudioStudio,1BA$799
Lomas Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$815
Cloudview Terrace Apartments1BD/1B1BR,1BA$825
Whispering SandsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$850
Tesota Four HillsA1AR1BR,1BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Foothills, NM

As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sandia Foothills area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1 Car Garage Model at Indian Ridge in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Sandia Foothills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Zia Townhomes starting at $1,695 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the South Los Altos 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.
Indian Ridge1 Car Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.19
Zia Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
The Ridge3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.32
Chelwood2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.34
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
2608 Muriel St NE, Unit D2608 Muriel St NE2BR,1BA$1.11
Lomas Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Sequoia1BR,1BA$1.30
Panorama HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Whispering SandsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sandia Foothills, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #179

Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Sandia Foothills Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 ABQ Encore listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Foothills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Foothills Apartment is $815 at Lomas Gardens.

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 $935 at Lomas Gardens.

What is the most affordable Sandia Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sandia Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tesota Four Hills and starts from $1,254.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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