
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Ridge Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (100 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sandia Ridge area of Albuquerque.


Cinnamon Tree Apartments

Nova Ridge

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200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A

Encanto Lofts Apartments

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Comanche Wells

Citadel - Free Utilities

20 Chama St NE

Rock Creek

2121 Gold Ave SE
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The Villas @ Uptown

3204 Comanche Rd NE

Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments

122 Charleston St SE

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Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community

533 Valencia Dr SE

3705 Aspen Ave NE

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535 Texas St NE, Unit C

Nova Pointe
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Nova View

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Playa Del Sol

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517 Adams St NE

127 Tennessee St SE

520 Tennessee St NE

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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A

3209 Burton Ave SE

Sandia Shadows

De Anza - Nob Hill Luxury Apartments
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Four Seasons

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Glo Apartments

118 Princeton Dr SE

410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit 1

410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit C

Landmark Apartments

Nob Hill

720 Truman St NE

Princeton Hall Apartments

209 Charleston St NE
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126 Charleston St NE

217 Pennsylvania St NE

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Casa Del Rey Sur

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Fair Plaza Apartments

328 Tennessee St SE

420 Jefferson St NE
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Sandia Ridge, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sandia Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandia Ridge Studio Apartments | $894 | $720 | $1,661 |
| Sandia Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $750 | $2,033 |
| Sandia Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $900 | $2,407 |
| Sandia Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $1,050 | $2,150 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| 433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Yucca - Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $791 |
| Alvarado Square | 1 bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Tennessee Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| 509 Girard Terrace | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 328 Rhode Island St NE | 3 bed/ 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A | 200 Tennessee St NE | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 517 Adams St NE | 517 Adams St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 535 Texas St NE, Unit C | 535 Texas St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Tennessee Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 509 Girard Terrace | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Alvarado Square | 1 bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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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