Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $900 (7 Rentals)

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Sandia Heights, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sandia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sandia Heights area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Treehouse Apartments priced from $989. Tesoro on Spain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Sandia Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Treehouse ApartmentsCedarStudio,1BA$989
Tesoro on SpainA21BR,1BA$1,135
Mountain RunSandia1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Heights, NM

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sandia Heights area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3x2-1210-Upgraded Model at La Ventana in the in the Foothills neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Sandia Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath B Model at Mesa Del Oso starting at $1,799 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sandia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Ventana3x2-1210-Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.69
Mesa Del Oso2 Bed 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$1.57
Las Kivas ApartmentsAbo2BR,1BA$1.51
Canoan VillageC1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.63
Tesoro on SpainA21BR,1BA$1.49
Altezza High DesertMontalto1BR,1BA$2.02
QuincyBelltown Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88
EnclaveToulouse1BR,1BA$2.01
La Mirage Apartment HomesJemez1BR,1BA$1.73
OverlookVista1BR,1BA$2.03

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Sandia Heights, Albuquerque, NM

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Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeastern Albuquerque, NM. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sandia Heights Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Heights Apartment is $1,135 at Tesoro on Spain.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sandia Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sandia Heights is starting from $1,293 at Tesoro on Spain.

What is the most affordable Sandia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sandia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Mirage Apartment Homes and starts from $1,699.

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