
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zuni Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (82 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Zuni area of Albuquerque.


Mont 44 Apartments

Encanto Lofts Apartments

20 Chama St NE

The Villas at Uptown

Canyon Crest

Via Apartments

431 Virginia St NE

328 Utah St NE

304 Texas St NE
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208 General Marshall St NE

San Pedro Village

Candlelight Square

Executive East Apartments

Executive West - Senior Community

Nova View

Nova Point Gated Community

Casa Placida

209 Texas St NE, Unit B

149 Manzano St NE
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Sedona Ridge

216 General Marshall St NE

Three Fountains

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Milo

Arlo Apartments

North Park Apartments

8313 Marquette Ave. NE
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520 Tennessee St NE

Woodberry Heights

709 Madison St NE

Pinewood Estates

Sunset Pointe

Pinon Terrace

La Vida Buena Apartments

4227 Brockmont Ave NE, Unit 4227 Brockmont Ave NE

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Sun Plaza

De Anza - Nob Hill Luxury Apartments
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Calero

4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE

10204 Candelaria Rd NE, Unit 10204

Nob Hill

Landmark Apartments

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Sierra Meadows

209 Charleston St NE

436 Utah St NE

217 Pennsylvania St NE
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Zuni, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Zuni?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuni Studio Apartments | $970 | $735 | $1,355 |
| Zuni 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,148 | $748 | $1,964 |
| Zuni 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $850 | $2,300 |
| Zuni 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $915 | $2,013 |
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There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Zuni Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Zuni Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Zuni area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at White Oak Apartments priced from $699. Nova Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Zuni apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Apartments | Casa Del Rey Oeste | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $748 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $764 |
| The Villas at Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Tennessee Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Canyon Crest | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 308 Virginia St NE | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Nova Peak Gated Community | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zuni, NM
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zuni area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Zuni apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Northeastern starting at $1,395 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zuni apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Northeastern | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 328 Rhode Island (New) St NE | 3 bed/ 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Executive West - Senior Community | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Chelsea Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Candlelight Square | Cliffrose | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 308 Virginia St NE | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Tennessee Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| White Oak Apartments | Casa Del Rey Oeste | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zuni Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Zuni?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Zuni is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zuni?
The cheapest apartment in Zuni is White Oak Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Zuni costs $1,599.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Zuni?
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 33 regular apartments in Zuni 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 Zuni?
Cheap apartments in Zuni have an average cost of $327 which is $1,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zuni.
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