
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Foothills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sandia Foothills area of Albuquerque.


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Tesota Four Hills

The Twelve 601

Cloudview Terrace

Lexington Place Apartments

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Tesota Midtown

Rio Vista Senior Apartments

2408 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit D

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Studios on Route 66

The Retreat at Candelaria
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The Ridge

Sunrise Apartments

12124 Indian School Rd NE

Farolito Senior Apartments

Northpointe Village

179 Monte Largo Dr NE

940 Chelwood Park Blvd NE

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Arrowhead Pointe

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The Reserve

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MOUNTAIN VISTA
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Villa Serena Apartments

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12001 Phoenix Ave NE, Unit C

11912 Indian School Rd NE, Unit APT 8

The Heights at Tramway

12205 Eric Ct NE

10204 Candelaria Rd NE, Unit 10204

Grove at Tramway

Glorieta

11101 Towner Ave NE

628-636 Morris St NE
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Morris Townhome Apartments

308 Whispering Sands Ct SE

Inca - FREE Utilities

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760 Juan Tabo Blvd NE

Whispering Sands

209 Hanosh Ct SE

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Monterey Manor Apartments

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Luminaria Senior Community

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Copperfield

Coyote Point

Panorama Heights

River Rock Apartments

1212 Chelwood Park Blvd NE
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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 | $779 | $700 | $940 |
| Sandia Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,107 | $731 | $1,952 |
| Sandia Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $850 | $2,295 |
| Sandia Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $1,246 | $2,982 |
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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 Studio unit found at Juniper Flats priced from $700. The Twelve 601 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Sandia Foothills apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Flats | Arroyo | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Twelve 601 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Whispering Sands | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Cloudview Terrace | 2Bd/1Bath LOFT | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Monterey Manor Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Rio Vista Senior Apartments | Income-Restricted One Bedroom Senior Apartment ... | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Studios on Route 66 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Pine Lane Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Foothills, NM
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sandia Foothills area is the $1.34 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at The Heights at Tramway in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Sandia Foothills apartment is the 2Bd/1Bath LOFT Model at Cloudview Terrace starting at $850 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Towne Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Cloudview Terrace | 2Bd/1Bath LOFT | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Panorama Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Twelve 601 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Monterey Manor Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Ridge | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Copperfield | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Whispering Sands | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Pine Lane Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 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 Juniper Flats listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Foothills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Foothills Apartment is $765 at The Twelve 601.
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 $845 at The Twelve 601.
What is the most affordable Sandia Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sandia Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MOUNTAIN VISTA and starts from $1,615.
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