Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vista Magnifica Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (24 Rentals)

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707 12th St SW

AlbuquerqueNM87102

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Tucson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson Apartments

5401-5405 Tucson Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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New Life Homes 4
1 Bedroom Apartments

New Life Homes 4

6600 Delia Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Sawmill Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Lofts

1801 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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5315 Yucca Cir NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

5315 Yucca Cir NE

5315 Yucca Cir NEAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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The Franz
Studio Apartments

The Franz

1716 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104

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Old Town Casitas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Town Casitas

200 Rio Grande Blvd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87104

Vista Magnifica, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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 Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included priced from $740. El Campo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Vista Magnifica apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer IncludedStudioStudio,1BA$740
El Campo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$902
Tierra PointeB12BR,1BA$909
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vista Magnifica, NM

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vista Magnifica area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 bed/2 bath Model at Cresta North Valley in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Vista Magnifica apartment is the P 2/2 Model at Poblana Place starting at $1,795 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vista Magnifica apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cresta North Valley2 bed/2 bath2BR,2BA$1.39
Poblana PlaceP 2/22BR,2BA$1.83
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo Casita2BR,1BA$1.32
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.63
1720 Atrisco - Units Available for Pre-lease2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.58
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village1x1 Market 647 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$2.09
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
El Campo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.47

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Vista Magnifica, Albuquerque, NM

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New Mexico including Vista Magnifica, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vista Magnifica Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Vista Magnifica?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Vista Magnifica is under $1,163.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vista Magnifica?

The cheapest apartment in Vista Magnifica is El Campo Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Vista Magnifica costs $2,600.

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 31 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 $383 which is $2,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vista Magnifica.

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