
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vista Magnifica Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (40 Rentals)
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Bluewater Village

The Beach

233 63rd St NW

Villa Hermosa

Mesa Ridge Apartments

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Stride West

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

506 14th St NW

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228 16th St NW

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Tierra Pointe

Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!

The Franz

Generations at West Mesa

2440 Rose Ave NW
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212 65th St NW

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1419 Coal Ave SW

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Vista Magnifica, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vista Magnifica?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Magnifica Studio Apartments | $1,015 | $840 | $1,190 |
| Vista Magnifica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $785 | $1,875 |
| Vista Magnifica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $895 | $2,250 |
| Vista Magnifica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $1,150 | $1,800 |
| Vista Magnifica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Vista Magnifica Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Vista Magnifica Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vista Magnifica area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Tierra Pointe priced from $930. Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $964. Here are the most affordable Vista Magnifica apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1,008 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
| Villas @ Rio | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,442 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vista Magnifica, NM
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vista Magnifica area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Vista Magnifica apartment is the Dover Building A & B Model at Huning Castle Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Silver Lofts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vista Magnifica apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Dover Building A & B | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vista Magnifica Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vista Magnifica?
The cheapest apartment in Vista Magnifica is Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! which is listed at $964, while the average apartment in Vista Magnifica costs $1,541.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Vista Magnifica?
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 4 regular apartments in Vista Magnifica 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 Magnifica?
Cheap apartments in Vista Magnifica have an average cost of $190 which is $1,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vista Magnifica.
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