
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Foothills Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (63 Rentals)
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The Twelve 601

Cloudview Terrace

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Tesota Midtown

Rio Vista Senior Apartments

Las Vistas I

2408 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit D

The Ridge

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Studios on Route 66

2517 Eubank Blvd NE
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The Retreat at Candelaria

Lexington Place Apartments

Juniper Flats

Sunrise Apartments

13205 Mountain Rd NE

Farolito Senior Apartments

940 Chelwood Park Blvd NE

12124 Indian School Rd NE

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Arrowhead Pointe

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MOUNTAIN VISTA
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183 Monte Largo Dr NE

11117 Senac Pl NE

Northpointe Village

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The Reserve

12605 Copperwood Dr NE

The Heights at Tramway

225 Hanosh Ct SE, Unit 3

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Grove at Tramway
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12600 Copperwood Dr NE

Glorieta

11101 Towner Ave NE

628-636 Morris St NE

Morris Townhome Apartments

308 Whispering Sands Ct SE

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Los Altos Lofts

760 Juan Tabo Blvd NE

209 Hanosh Ct SE
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Palazzo Apartments

Luminaria Senior Community

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Pine Lane Apartments

1729 Paisano St 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 | $1,005 | $900 | $1,077 |
| Sandia Foothills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $765 | $1,825 |
| Sandia Foothills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $746 | $2,295 |
| Sandia Foothills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $1,099 | $2,569 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Tesota Four Hills priced from $794. Whispering Sands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Sandia Foothills apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesota Four Hills | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $794 |
| Whispering Sands | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Cloudview Terrace | 2Bd/1Bath LOFT | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Palazzo Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| 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 |
| Monterey Manor Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| River Rock Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Foothills, NM
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sandia Foothills area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Zia Townhomes in the in the South Los Altos neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Sandia Foothills apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Ridge starting at $1,430 with a $1.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zia Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| The Ridge | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| The Heights at Tramway | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Cloudview Terrace | 2Bd/1Bath LOFT | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Monterey Manor Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Palazzo Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| River Rock Apartments | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Whispering Sands | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Retreat at Candelaria | Artesia | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Tesota Four Hills | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 Studios on Route 66 listed at $900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Foothills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Foothills Apartment is $806 at Tesota Four Hills.
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 $794 at Tesota Four Hills.
What is the most affordable Sandia Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sandia Foothills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ridge and starts from $1,390.
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