
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sawmill Area Albuquerque, NM from $500 (41 Rentals)
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1515 Copper Ave NE

Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included

Silver Gardens Apartments

543 Cedar St SE

Union 505

1622 Coal Ave SE

The Beach
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Peaks at Sandia View

370 Atrisco Dr SW

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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 | $1,000 | $695 | $1,787 |
Sawmill Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $725 | $2,399 |
Sawmill Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $985 | $2,485 |
Sawmill Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,500 | $2,595 |
Sawmill Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,100 | $3,400 |
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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 - Washer-Dryer Included 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 - Washer-Dryer Included | Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Zocalo Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1-638 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,120 |
Valley Apartments | River Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1,188 |
Cresta North Valley | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sawmill Area, NM
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sawmill Area area is the $1.81 price per square foot B3 Model at Olympus Highlands North in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,182. The second greatest value Sawmill Area apartment is the Amazing Model at 873-895 Silver Ave SW starting at $1,450 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Hunning Highland 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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Olympus Highlands North | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
873-895 Silver Ave SW | Amazing | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo-Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Valley Apartments | River Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Cresta North Valley | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | 1x1 Market 647 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Zocalo Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,199.
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 $2,450.
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 10 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 $200 which is $2,250 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sawmill Area.
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