
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sawmill Area Albuquerque, NM from $500 (31 Rentals)
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Silver Gardens Apartments

208 High St NE

115 Walter St NE

1210 Central Ave SW

Calle Cuarta

Union 505

The Beach

Villa de San Felipe

Silver Moon Lodge

Peaks at Sandia View

Imperial
Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sawmill Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sawmill Area Studio Apartments | $907 | $695 | $1,239 |
Sawmill Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $725 | $2,125 |
Sawmill Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $906 | $2,746 |
Sawmill Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,039 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Sawmill Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sawmill Area area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Gardens Apartments priced from $740. Millennium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Sawmill Area apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $740 |
210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $745 |
Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $817 |
Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1-638 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $969 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sawmill Area, NM
As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sawmill Area area is the $1.49 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath with Balcony Model at Zocalo Lofts in the in the Netherwood Park neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Sawmill Area apartment is the B2 Model at Olympus Highlands North starting at $1,880 with a $1.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Zocalo Lofts | Two Bedroom, Two Bath with Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Olympus Highlands North | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 2x2R-900 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo-Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Poblana Place | M 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Cresta North Valley | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.49 |
Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Getting Around the Sawmill Area Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,170.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sawmill Area?
The cheapest apartment in Sawmill Area is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Sawmill Area costs $1,700.
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 22 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 $423 which is $1,277 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sawmill Area.
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