
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Rock Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (5 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Story Rock area of Albuquerque.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Story Rock?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Rock Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $1,329 | $1,329 |
| Story Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $969 | $2,195 |
| Story Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,050 | $3,995 |
| Story Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $1,341 | $3,965 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Story Rock Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Story Rock Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Story Rock area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! priced from $964. Villa Hermosa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Story Rock apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story Rock, NM
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story Rock area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Story Rock apartment is the Capistrano Model at Las Mananitas Apartments starting at $1,730 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Story Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Las Mananitas Apartments | Capistrano | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Andalucia Villas | Antequera | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest! | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Del Rio Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story Rock Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Story Rock?
The cheapest apartment in Story Rock is Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! which is listed at $964, while the average apartment in Story Rock costs $2,230.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Story Rock?
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 9 regular apartments in Story Rock 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 Story Rock?
Cheap apartments in Story Rock have an average cost of $251 which is $1,979 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story Rock.
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