Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Ridge Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (65 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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Columbian Apartments
1 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Donna Ann Apartments

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

Sun Apartments

433-437 Mesilla St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Nova Peak
Studio Apartments

Nova Peak

1200 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110

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Hilltop House
Studio Apartments

Hilltop House

5700 Copper Ave 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 The Villas @ Uptown priced from $700. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Sandia Ridge apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$700
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsYucca - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$775
White Oak ApartmentsCasa Del Rey Oeste1BR,1BA$781
Cinnamon TreeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$827
Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*Yucca1BR,1BA$850
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$855
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio,1BA$869
Spacious Townhomes1 bed 1bath1BR,1BA$925
Pinewood EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$964

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Ridge, NM

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sandia Ridge area is the $1.41 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at Villa Esperanza in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Sandia Ridge apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 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.
Villa EsperanzaFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,1BA$1.41
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
Nob Hill Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Glo Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Spacious Townhomes1 bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*Juniper1BR,1BA$1.79
White Oak ApartmentsCasa Del Rey Oeste1BR,1BA$1.48
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sandia Ridge, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #123

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 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.

Getting Around the Sandia Ridge Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $964.

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 $781, while the average apartment in Sandia Ridge costs $1,662.

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 9 regular apartments in Sandia Ridge 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 Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Sandia Ridge have an average cost of $1,006 which is $656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sandia Ridge.

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