Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sawmill Area Albuquerque, NM from $400 (69 Rentals)

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property at 401 14th St NW

$760 - $825

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401 14th St NW

AlbuquerqueNM87104
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Union 505
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$838 - $2,243
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Union 505

801 Locust Pl NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Nine-O-Nine Apartments
$1,095 - $1,395
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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

909 Tijeras Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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property at 1508 Edith Blvd NE

$1,100 - $1,600

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1508 Edith Blvd NE

AlbuquerqueNM87102
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Valley Apartments
$1,223 - $1,685
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Valley Apartments

1812 Indian School Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Calle Cuarta
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Calle Cuarta

3525 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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1420 4th St NW
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1420 4th St NW

1420-1422 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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1405 Gold Ave SE
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1405 Gold Ave SE

1405 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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219 Walter St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

219 Walter St NE

219-223 Walter St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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1516 Tijeras Ave NE
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1516 Tijeras Ave NE

1516-1522 Tijeras Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Arcadia Courtyard
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Arcadia Courtyard

1020 Park Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Candelaria Gardens
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Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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1611 Gold Ave SE
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1611 Gold Ave SE

1611 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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816 Coal Ave SW
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816 Coal Ave SW

816 Coal Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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El Sol
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El Sol

1201 Iron Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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210 High St NE
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210 High St NE

210 High St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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401 14th StAlbuquerque, NM 87104

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Sawmill Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Lofts

1801 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Aztec Manor
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Aztec Manor

403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Downtown @ 700
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Downtown @ 700

700 2nd St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Rainbow Apartments
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Rainbow Apartments

4600 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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The Crossroads
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The Crossroads

315 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102

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Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sawmill Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sawmill Area area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at 210 High St NE priced from $735. Villa De San Felipe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable Sawmill Area apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$735
Villa De San Felipe1x1D1BR,1BA$784
Millennium FlatsUnit Type AStudio,1BA$790
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$838
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$897
Alvarado ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$949
Peaks at Sandia View1x1R-6401BR,1BA$999
505 Central LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Nine-O-Nine ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sawmill Area, NM

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sawmill Area area is the $1.76 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,905. The second greatest value Sawmill Area apartment is the KaloDuo Model at Marquee Village Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sawmill Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas @ Rio2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.76
Marquee Village ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,1BA$1.47
Silver Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (60%) - $200 Special2BR,2BA$1.43
Poblana PlaceD 1/11BR,1BA$1.80
Cresta North ValleyRenovated1BR,1BA$1.96
Zocalo LoftsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Peaks at Sandia View1x1-6401BR,1BA$1.60
Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.76
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.47

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Albuquerque, NM. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sawmill Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sawmill Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sawmill Area is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sawmill Area?

The cheapest apartment in Sawmill Area is Villa De San Felipe which is listed at $784, while the average apartment in Sawmill Area costs $1,685.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sawmill Area?

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 26 regular apartments in Sawmill Area 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 Sawmill Area?

Cheap apartments in Sawmill Area have an average cost of $422 which is $1,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sawmill Area.

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