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

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Valley Apartments
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$1,032 - $1,678
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1812 Indian School Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Stride West
$1,257 - $2,496
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Stride West

6101 Sequoia Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Tucson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson Apartments

5401-5405 Tucson Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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El Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol

1201 Iron Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102

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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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Canon de Arrowhead
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canon de Arrowhead

1700 Market St 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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Adobe Manor Apartments
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Adobe Manor Apartments

7412 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Rainbow Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rainbow Apartments

4600 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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El Campo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Campo Apartments

5800 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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Volcanes Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Volcanes Commons

6901 Glenrio Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Tierra Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Pointe

6901-6901 Los Volcanes Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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The Franz
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The Franz

1716 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104

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Old Town Casitas
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Old Town Casitas

200 Rio Grande Blvd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Nuevo Atrisco
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Nuevo Atrisco

201 Unser Blvd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Phoenix Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Apartments

1720 Atrisco Dr NWAlbuquerque, NM 87105

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$930
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1,008
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1,031
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1,142
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,154
The Artisan @ Sawmill VillageRetail SpaceStudio,$1,190
Villas @ Rio1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas @ Rio2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.69
Huning Castle ApartmentsDover Building A & B2BR,2BA$2.16
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.80
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.34
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$1.53
Monterey PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.37
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1.88
Tierra PointeS1Studio ,1BA$2.20

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Vista Magnifica, Albuquerque, NM

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Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 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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