Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $1,000 (27 Rentals)

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Canoan Village
$1,017 - $1,757
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Canoan Village

5300 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Quincy
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$1,153 - $1,855
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Quincy

5905 Tierra Antigua St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Spring Park
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$1,231 - $1,760
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Spring Park

5801 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Ottavo
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$1,566 - $2,332
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$1,566 - $2,332

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Ottavo

6350 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Allaso High Desert
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$1,648 - $2,964
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Allaso High Desert

6701 Tennyson St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

5801 Lowell St NE, Unit 25c, Unit 25c

5801 Lowell St NE
AlbuquerqueNM87111

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Mountain Run Apartments
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Mountain Run Apartments

5800 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Spain Townhomes
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Spain Townhomes

5009 El Corte Miramar NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Las Kivas
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Las Kivas

4777 Tramway Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Pavilions
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pavilions

11600 Academy Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111

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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 Canoan Village priced from $1,017. Mountain Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Sandia Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canoan VillageA1Studio,1BA$1,017
Mountain Run ApartmentsSandia1BR,1BA$1,075
OverlookVista1BR,1BA$1,155
Spain TownhomesKaloDuo2BR,1BA$1,325
Las KivasIsleta2BR,2BA$1,349
Allegro at Tanoan1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,374
Tesoro on SpainC42BR,2BA$1,388
QuincyBallinger Renovated1BR,1BA$1,388
Enclave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,431
La Mirage Apartment HomesManzano2BR,1BA$1,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Heights, NM

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sandia Heights area is the $1.35 price per square foot Abo Model at Las Kivas in the in the Foothills neighborhood starting from $1,426. The second greatest value Sandia Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Mesa Del Oso starting at $1,799 with a $1.71 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.
Las KivasAbo2BR,1BA$1.35
Mesa Del Oso2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.71
Allegro at Tanoan2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.68
La Mirage Apartment HomesTijeras2BR,2BA$1.67
Spring ParkCottonwood2BR,2BA$1.68
Spain TownhomesKaloDuo-Premium2BR,1BA$1.75
Enclave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Tesoro on SpainA11BR,1BA$1.52
QuincyBallinger Renovated1BR,1BA$1.95
OverlookVista1BR,1BA$1.95

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Sandia Heights, Albuquerque, NM

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sandia Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sandia Heights is at Canoan Village listed at $1,017.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Heights Apartment is $1,075 at Mountain Run Apartments.

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 $1,325 at Spain Townhomes.

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 $1,980.

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