
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Ridge Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $475 (146 Rentals)
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2901 Carlisle Blvd NE

2901 Carlisle Blvd NE

Nova Ridge

Rock Creek

320 Tennessee St SE, Unit 11

Citadel - Free Utilities

618 Jefferson St NE

Encanto Lofts Apartments

2121 Gold Ave SE
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2120 Coal Ave SE

The Villas at Uptown

4211 Mesa Grande Pl SE

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Comanche Wells

122 Charleston St SE

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

511 Mesilla St SE, Unit C

115 Princeton Dr SE

311 Dallas St NE

Pinewood Estates
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Nova Point Gated Community

436 Chama St SE

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535 Texas St NE, Unit A

Casa Placida

340 Pennsylvania St NE

501 Princeton Dr SE

Nova View

7510 Pennsylvania Ln NE

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Playa Del Sol

Sandia Shadows
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3421 Alta Monte Ave NE

320 Grove St NE

127 Tennessee St SE

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417 Stanford Dr SE, Unit cottageat4171/2StanfordDr.SE

406 Louisiana Blvd NE

509 Valencia Dr SE

3504 Tulane Dr NE

520 Tennessee St NE

3209 Burton Ave SE

SOMOS
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Glo Apartments

3618 Lafayette Dr NE

6104 Zuni Rd SE

223 Solano Dr NE

20 Chama St NE

Zodiac Apartments

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Four Seasons

404 Cornell Dr SE
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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 | $909 | $700 | $1,661 |
| Sandia Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $795 | $2,007 |
| Sandia Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $900 | $2,407 |
| Sandia Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $1,200 | $4,419 |
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There are currently 146 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sandia Ridge Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 501 Texas Street NE priced from $695. 332 Grove St SE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Sandia Ridge apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 Texas Street NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 332 Grove St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Central Apartments (4223) | Large Studio/1ba - 4223 Central | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Citadel - Free Utilities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $794 |
| Casa Dos Santos Apartments | Studio 520 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Chico Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Villas at Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Ridge, NM
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sandia Ridge area is the $1.21 price per square foot Top Floor 3BR/2BA with Private Balcony Model at Large Bedrooms and Balconies! in the in the Towne Park neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Sandia Ridge apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Bedrooms and Balconies! | Top Floor 3BR/2BA with Private Balcony | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE | 3 bed/ 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 8000 Grand Avenue NE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 538 Ortiz SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 535 Texas St NE, Unit A | 535 Texas St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 332 Grove St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 501 Texas Street NE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sandia Ridge Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sandia Ridge?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sandia Ridge is at Nova Ridge listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Ridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Ridge Apartment is $695 at 501 Texas Street NE.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sandia Ridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sandia Ridge is starting from $900 at 340 Pennsylvania St NE.
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