Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Ridge Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (63 Rentals)

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Princeton Hall Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Hall Apartments

318-320 Princeton Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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126 Charleston St NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

126 Charleston St NE

126-130 Charleston St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Columbian Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbian Apartments

208 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Casa Del Rey Sur
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Rey Sur

112 Cardenas Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Donna Ann Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donna Ann Apartments

7905-8021 Marquette Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Kachina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kachina Apartments

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

Fair Plaza Apartments

5901 Alice Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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420 Jefferson St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 Jefferson St NE

420 Jefferson St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Columbia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Apartments

205-209 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Manzano
2 Bedroom Apartments

Manzano

129-149 Manzano St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Somerset Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Lofts

700 Truman St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Nova Peak
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nova Peak

1200 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Sun Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Apartments

433-437 Mesilla St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108

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Nova Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nova Ridge

1311 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Hilltop House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop House

5700 Copper Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Espanola Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Espanola Apartments

401 Espanola St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Casa dos Santos
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa dos Santos

520 Ortiz Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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2121 Gold Ave SE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Gold Ave SE

2121 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Uptown Horizon
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Horizon

7601 Lomas Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110

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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 1 Bed unit found at White Oak Apartments priced from $699. Nova Peak has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Sandia Ridge apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White Oak ApartmentsCasa Del Rey Oeste1BR,1BA$699
Nova Peak0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsJuniper - Studio + DenStudio,1BA$799
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$799
Pinewood EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$800
Nova Point Gated Community0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
The Villas @ UptownStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$800
Uptown HorizonStudioStudio,1BA$824
Plaza Del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 387141BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Ridge, NM

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sandia Ridge area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Sandia Ridge apartment is the 417 Princeton Dr. SE Model at 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant 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$1.10
417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B"417 Princeton Dr. SE1BR,1BA$1.33
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,2BA$1.20
520 Tennessee St NE2bed/1 ba Unfurnished2BR,1BA$1.39
328 Rhode Island (New) St NE2 bed/ 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Casa de Sierra Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Plaza Del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 387141BR,1BA$1.32
3220 Wellesley Ct NE, Unit #33220 Wellesley Ct NE1BR,1BA$1.25
White Oak ApartmentsCasa Del Rey Oeste1BR,1BA$1.32

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $845.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sandia Ridge is White Oak Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Sandia Ridge costs $2,400.

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 12 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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