Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Ridge Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (100 Rentals)

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Comanche Wells
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$791 - $2,849
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Comanche Wells

3400 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Playa Del Sol
$925
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Playa Del Sol

444 Florida St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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517 Adams St NE
$945
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517 Adams St NE

517 Adams St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A
$1,025
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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A

412 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Glo Apartments
$1,177 - $1,941
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Glo Apartments

3901 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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720 Truman St NE

AlbuquerqueNM87110
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Princeton Hall Apartments
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Princeton Hall Apartments

318-320 Princeton Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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126 Charleston St NE
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126 Charleston St NE

126-130 Charleston St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Columbian Apartments
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Columbian Apartments

208 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Casa Del Rey Sur
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Casa Del Rey Sur

112 Cardenas Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Donna Ann Apartments
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Donna Ann Apartments

7905-8021 Marquette Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Kachina Apartments
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Kachina Apartments

301 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Fair Plaza Apartments
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Fair Plaza Apartments

5901 Alice Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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420 Jefferson St NE
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420 Jefferson St NE

420 Jefferson St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108

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Sandia Ridge, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sandia Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sandia Ridge area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Nova Ridge priced from $725. 433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Sandia Ridge apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nova RidgeS1Studio,1BA$725
433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsYucca - StudioStudio,1BA$755
Comanche WellsS1Studio,1BA$791
Alvarado Square1 bed 1bath1BR,1BA$800
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$800
Tennessee Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$800
Casa de Sierra Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$823
509 Girard Terrace1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Ridge, NM

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sandia Ridge area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Sandia Ridge apartment is the 3 bed/ 1 bath Model at 328 Rhode Island St NE starting at $1,230 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Towne Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sandia Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.15
328 Rhode Island St NE3 bed/ 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.29
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,2BA$1.20
Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A200 Tennessee St NE1BR,1BA$0.94
517 Adams St NE517 Adams St NE1BR,1BA$1.22
535 Texas St NE, Unit C535 Texas St NE2BR,1BA$1.20
Tennessee Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.19
509 Girard Terrace1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Alvarado Square1 bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Albuquerque. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sandia Ridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sandia Ridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sandia Ridge is under $829.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sandia Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Sandia Ridge is 433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Sandia Ridge costs $1,362.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sandia Ridge?

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 10 regular apartments in Sandia Ridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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