
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vista Grande Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (10 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vista Grande?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Grande Studio Apartments | $1,221 | $840 | $1,500 |
| Vista Grande 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $950 | $2,011 |
| Vista Grande 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $1,112 | $3,995 |
| Vista Grande 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,235 | $3,930 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Vista Grande Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Vista Grande Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vista Grande area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Hermosa priced from $958. Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Vista Grande apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $958 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vista Grande, NM
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vista Grande area is the $1.49 price per square foot Cordoba 1UVF Model at Andalucia Villas in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Vista Grande apartment is the 817 Slate Ave NW Model at 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 starting at $1,690 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Hunning Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vista Grande apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andalucia Villas | Cordoba 1UVF | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 | 817 Slate Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Manzano | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Del Rio Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Taylor Ranch | Birch (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vista Grande Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vista Grande?
The cheapest apartment in Vista Grande is Villa Hermosa which is listed at $958, while the average apartment in Vista Grande costs $2,177.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Vista Grande?
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 30 regular apartments in Vista Grande 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 Vista Grande?
Cheap apartments in Vista Grande have an average cost of $401 which is $1,776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vista Grande.
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