
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vista Magnifica Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (39 Rentals)
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401 14th St NW

The Beach

225 63rd St NW

Villa Hermosa

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Generations at West Mesa

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Stride West
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The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

300 San Pasquale Ave NW

Villas @ Rio

Monterey Place

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5315 Yucca Cir NE

Canon de Arrowhead

Marbella-Income Restricted Waitlist

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Volcanes Commons

Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!

The Franz

Old Town Casitas

522 14th St NW

Nuevo Atrisco

1703 Lomas Blvd NW

810 13th St NW

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816 13th St NW

3717 Alamogordo Dr NW

1503 Central Ave NW
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 | $951 | $825 | $1,190 |
| Vista Magnifica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $730 | $2,195 |
| Vista Magnifica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $895 | $2,547 |
| Vista Magnifica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $1,150 | $1,800 |
| Vista Magnifica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 39 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 $829. 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 | $829 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Sandia | 2BR,2BA | $1,294 |
| Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest! | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,331 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vista Magnifica, NM
As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vista Magnifica area is the $1.76 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,905. The second greatest value Vista Magnifica apartment is the Lancaster Model at Huning Castle Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $2.06 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 | $1.76 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Lancaster | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Sandia | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Tierra Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 Tierra Pointe which is listed at $958, while the average apartment in Vista Magnifica costs $1,592.
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 27 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 $537 which is $1,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vista Magnifica.
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