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

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$760 - $825

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401 14th St NW

AlbuquerqueNM87104

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Valley Apartments
$1,027 - $1,705
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Valley Apartments

1812 Indian School Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Stride West
$1,310 - $2,631
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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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401 14th StAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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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

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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Tierra Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Pointe

6901-6901 Los Volcanes Rd NWAlbuquerque, 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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The Franz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Franz

1716 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Old Town Casitas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tierra PointeA11BR,1BA$837
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$958
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1,050
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1,100
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,154
The Artisan @ Sawmill VillageRetail SpaceStudio,$1,190
Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest!2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,331
Villas @ Rio1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Monterey PlaceTwo Bed Two Bath Loft2BR,2BA$1.58
Villas @ Rio2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.76
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.37
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest!2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.90
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$1.37
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1.82
Tierra PointeS1Studio ,1BA$1.98

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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 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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