Cheap Homes for Rent in Sandia Ridge Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (12 Rentals)

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property at 208 Chama St NE

$785

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$785

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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208 Chama St NE

AlbuquerqueNM87108

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property at 219 Girard Blvd SE

$1,500 - $2,400

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$1,500 - $2,400

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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219 Girard Blvd SE

AlbuquerqueNM87106

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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 Nova Ridge priced from $725. Nova Point Gated Community 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
Nova RidgeS1Studio,1BA$725
Nova Point Gated Community0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Comanche WellsS1Studio,1BA$782
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Ridge, NM

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sandia Ridge area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2x2_1037 Model at Uptown Square in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,455. 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.
Uptown Square2x2_10372BR,2BA$1.40
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B"417 Princeton Dr. SE1BR,1BA$1.33
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,2BA$1.20
520 Tennessee St NE2bed/1 ba Unfurnished2BR,1BA$1.39
Villa EsperanzaTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.57
Casa de Sierra Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Playa Del Sol1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandia Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Sandia Ridge?

There are currently 487 Apartments for Rent in Sandia Ridge, NM with pricing that ranges from $674 to $5,442. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sandia Ridge ranging from $750 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sandia Ridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sandia Ridge ranges from $750 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,166.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sandia Ridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sandia Ridge range from $1,200 to $2,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

Expert Rental Resources

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