
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Ridge Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (63 Rentals)
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3220 Wellesley Ct NE, Unit #3

Comanche Wells

Citadel - Free Utilities

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Rock Creek

Nova Point Gated Community

333 Dallas St NE

Pinewood Estates

The Villas @ Uptown
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533 Valencia Dr SE

137 Manzano St NE

217 Grove St NE

317 Cornell Dr SE

Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments

206 Cornell Dr SE

Casa Placida

Nova View
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520 Tennessee St NE

Princeton Hall Apartments

209 Charleston St NE

126 Charleston St NE

217 Pennsylvania St NE

Columbian Apartments

Casa Del Rey Sur

Donna Ann Apartments

Hacienda Norte Apartments

Kachina Apartments
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328 Tennessee St SE

420 Jefferson St NE

200-206 Pennsylvania St NE

Columbia Apartments

Manzano

Somerset Lofts

White Oak Apartments

Nova Peak

Sun Apartments
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Nova Ridge

3617 Wellesley Dr SE

Hilltop House

1300 Pennsylvania St NE

Mesa Hills Senior Living

Espanola Apartments

Casa dos Santos

2121 Gold Ave SE

Uptown Horizon

Graceland Plaza Apartments
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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 | $1,159 | $674 | $2,099 |
| Sandia Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $725 | $2,477 |
| Sandia Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $850 | $5,442 |
| Sandia Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $1,200 | $1,765 |
| 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Apartments | Casa Del Rey Oeste | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Nova Peak | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Pinewood Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Nova Point Gated Community | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Uptown Horizon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $824 |
| Plaza Del Sol | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38714 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" | 417 Princeton Dr. SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 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 |
| Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Plaza Del Sol | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38714 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 3220 Wellesley Ct NE, Unit #3 | 3220 Wellesley Ct NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| White Oak Apartments | Casa Del Rey Oeste | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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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 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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