
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Ridge Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (71 Rentals)
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Encanto Lofts Apartments

2129 Coal Ave SE

Comanche Wells

Citadel - Free Utilities

4211 Mesa Grande Pl SE

333 Dallas St NE

Nova Point Gated Community
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334 Charleston St SE

Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio

429 Tennessee St NE

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

Rock Creek

533 Valencia Dr SE

427 Stanford Dr SE

4142 Mesa Verde Ave NE

507-511 Adams St NE
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137 Manzano St NE

Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments

209 Texas St NE

Casa Placida

Nova View

508 Ortiz Dr SE

7510 Pennsylvania Ln NE

Pinewood Estates

5501 Bell Ave SE

520 Tennessee 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 | $1,135 | $674 | $2,133 |
| Sandia Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $689 | $2,393 |
| Sandia Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $835 | $3,961 |
| Sandia Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $1,200 | $2,532 |
| Sandia Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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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 Peak priced from $700. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Sandia Ridge apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Peak | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Yucca - Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $788 |
| Casa dos Santos | Studio 520 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Modern Apartments with Great Amenities | 1 bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | – Studio / 1 Bath Apartment in Uptown Location... | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Nova Point Gated Community | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| White Oak Apartments | Casa Del Rey Oeste | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Ridge, NM
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sandia Ridge area is the $1.39 price per square foot Renovated 2-Bedroom B Model at Glo Apartments in the in the Netherwood Park neighborhood starting from $1,508. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Apartments | Renovated 2-Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 520 Tennessee St NE | 2bed/1 ba Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE | 2 bed/ 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 444 Florida Playa del Sol | 6721 - 6723 Bell St SE Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Modern Apartments with Great Amenities | 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 $845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sandia Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Sandia Ridge is Nova Peak which is listed at $800, 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 21 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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