Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia High School Area Albuquerque, NM from $700 (52 Rentals)

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San Mateo Suites
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San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Montgomery Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Manor

4301 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Sandia High School Area, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sandia High School Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sandia High School Area area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at The Villas @ Uptown priced from $700. Candlelight Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $844. Here are the most affordable Sandia High School Area apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$700
Candlelight SquareDesert Willow1BR,1BA$844
Villas de la TerrazaStudioStudio,1BA$925
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$925
Chelsea Village ApartmentsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$938
Eagle Point ApartmentsPiquinStudio,1BA$955
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$960
Pinewood EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$976
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$985
Acacia GardensTaos Deluxe 11BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia High School Area, NM

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sandia High School Area area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3100 Lori Pl NE Model at 3100 Lori Pl NE, Unit A in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Sandia High School Area apartment is the C1 Model at Casa Tierra starting at $1,578 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the La Cienega del Norte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sandia High School Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3100 Lori Pl NE, Unit A3100 Lori Pl NE2BR,1.5BA$1.54
Casa TierraC13BR,1BA$1.37
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Uptown Square2x2_10372BR,2BA$1.54
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Candlelight SquareCliffrose2BR,1BA$1.38
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
MiloMadrid Platinum1BR,1BA$1.45
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.29
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sandia High School Area, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Sandia High School Area Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sandia High School Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sandia High School Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sandia High School Area is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sandia High School Area?

The cheapest apartment in Sandia High School Area is Candlelight Square which is listed at $844, while the average apartment in Sandia High School Area costs $2,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sandia High School Area?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Sandia High School Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sandia High School Area?

Cheap apartments in Sandia High School Area have an average cost of $141 which is $2,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sandia High School Area.

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