
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vista Magnifica Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (43 Rentals)
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401 14th St NW

The Beach

2216 Sea Foam St NW

237 63rd St NW

Villa Hermosa

560 Estancia Dr NW

370 Atrisco Dr SW
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Volcanes Commons

Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!

The Franz

Generations at West Mesa

Old Town Casitas

2440 Rose Ave NW

Nuevo Atrisco

816 13th St NW
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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 | $1,088 | $825 | $1,500 |
| Vista Magnifica 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $785 | $1,875 |
| Vista Magnifica 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $895 | $2,325 |
| Vista Magnifica 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $1,150 | $1,800 |
| Vista Magnifica 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Tierra Pointe priced from $837. Villa Hermosa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $958. Here are the most affordable Vista Magnifica apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $837 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $958 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
| Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest! | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,331 |
| Villas @ Rio | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vista Magnifica, NM
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vista Magnifica area is the $1.58 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Loft Model at Monterey Place in the in the Alamosa neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Vista Magnifica apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio starting at $1,900 with a $1.76 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Place | Two Bed Two Bath Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest! | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.98 |
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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 $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vista Magnifica?
The cheapest apartment in Vista Magnifica is Tierra Pointe which is listed at $837, while the average apartment in Vista Magnifica costs $1,500.
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 16 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 $250 which is $1,250 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vista Magnifica.
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