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

Lomas Gardens

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312 Western Skies Dr SE

The Ridge

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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 |
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Sandia Foothills Studio Apartments | $940 | $940 | $940 |
Sandia Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $795 | $2,207 |
Sandia Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $774 | $1,895 |
Sandia Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $1,159 | $2,793 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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ABQ Encore | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Lomas Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Cloudview Terrace Apartments | 1BD/1B | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Whispering Sands | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Tesota Four Hills | A1AR | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Indian Ridge | 1 Car Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
Zia Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
The Ridge | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Chelwood | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
2608 Muriel St NE, Unit D | 2608 Muriel St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Lomas Gardens | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Mission Hill Apartments | The Sequoia | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Panorama Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Whispering Sands | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSandia Foothills, Albuquerque, NM
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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