
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Santa Barbara Martineztown area of Albuquerque.


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Desert Creek Apartments

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Comanche Wells

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Union 505

Millennium Flats

Citadel - Free Utilities

Rock Creek

Villa De San Felipe

La Vida Nueva
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2121 Gold Ave SE

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The Beach

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508 5th St SW, Unit C, Unit C

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Tesota Morningside

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Alvarado Apartments

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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A, Unit A

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Sun Plaza

De Anza - Nob Hill Luxury Apartments

Four Seasons

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

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1207 Barelas St SW

1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT

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Glo Apartments

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

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Siegel Select Albuquerque I

Q @ Bosque Trail

300 Tijeras Ave NE, Unit 409

200 Cornell Dr

324 Bel Vedere Ln

228 16th St NW

Monterey Place

Q @ Vassar

One Central
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300 Tijeras Ave NE
Santa Barbara Martineztown, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Martineztown Studio Apartments | $948 | $720 | $1,800 |
| Santa Barbara Martineztown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $750 | $2,033 |
| Santa Barbara Martineztown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $975 | $2,795 |
| Santa Barbara Martineztown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $1,166 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Santa Barbara Martineztown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Barbara Martineztown area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Encino Terrace Senior priced from $720. Desert Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Santa Barbara Martineztown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encino Terrace Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $784 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0x1C | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Pine St Studios | Unit 08 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara Martineztown, NM
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Barbara Martineztown area is the $1.41 price per square foot 817 Slate Ave NW Model at 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 in the in the Hunning Highland neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Santa Barbara Martineztown 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 Santa Barbara Martineztown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 | 817 Slate Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Tesota Morningside | B2AR | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Pine St Studios | Unit 08 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A | 412 Columbia Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-638 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSanta Barbara Martineztown, Albuquerque, NM
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Barbara Martineztown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Barbara Martineztown is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown is Pine St Studios which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown costs $1,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Barbara Martineztown?
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 59 regular apartments in Santa Barbara Martineztown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown?
Cheap apartments in Santa Barbara Martineztown have an average cost of $554 which is $996 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara Martineztown.
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