
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (51 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

Mont 44 Apartments

Villa De San Felipe

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Union 505

Millennium Flats

Citadel - Free Utilities

Rock Creek

2121 Gold Ave SE

La Vida Nueva
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Comanche Wells

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

The Beach

Via Apartments

Silver Gardens Apartments

Silver Moon Lodge

Sunchase Apartments

Sandia Shadows

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517 Adams St NE

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Tesota Morningside
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Alvarado Apartments

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Valley Apartments

Peaks at Sandia View

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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A

Arroyo Vista

604 Arno St NE

Zodiac Apartments

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Four Seasons

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

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Glo Apartments

410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit C

410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit 1

505 Central Lofts

410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit B

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Villas @ Rio
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Garfield Townhomes

200 Cornell Dr

228 16th St NW

Q @ Vassar

Monterey Place

One Central

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Broadstone Nob Hill

404 Prospect Ave NE

205 Edith Blvd NE

300 Tijeras Ave NE
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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 | $945 | $720 | $1,800 |
| Santa Barbara Martineztown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,193 | $748 | $1,890 |
| Santa Barbara Martineztown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $933 | $2,465 |
| Santa Barbara Martineztown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $915 | $1,854 |
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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 Desert Creek Apartments priced from $725. Mont 44 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $748. Here are the most affordable Santa Barbara Martineztown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $748 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0 x 1 B | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $756 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Sunchase Apartments | Jr 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara Martineztown, NM
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Barbara Martineztown area is the $1.59 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Two Bath Model at Monterey Place in the in the Alamosa neighborhood starting from $1,700. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Place | Two Bedroom - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 517 Adams St NE | 517 Adams St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| La Vida Nueva | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A | 412 Columbia Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1-638 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown is Mont 44 Apartments which is listed at $748, 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 32 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 $371 which is $1,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara Martineztown.
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