
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zuni Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (81 Rentals)
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Juniper Flats

Nova Ridge

Nova Point Gated Community

Encanto Lofts Apartments

The Villas @ Uptown

Canyon Crest

Lexington Place Apartments

431 Virginia St NE

141 Manzano St NE
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208 General Marshall St NE

Via Apartments

Executive West - Senior Community

San Pedro Village

Candlelight Square

20 Chama St NE

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1038 Texas St NE, Unit Unit A, Unit Unit A

Casa Placida

332 General Marshall St NE

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216 General Marshall St NE

308 General Marshall St NE

Three Fountains

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Sedona Ridge

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520 Tennessee St NE

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Milo

Sunset Pointe

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Pinon Terrace

La Vida Buena Apartments

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Calero

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Sun Plaza

Northeastern

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4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE

10204 Candelaria Rd NE

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Sierra Meadows

Landmark Apartments

Indigo Park

Nob Hill

720 Truman St NE

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 | $953 | $700 | $2,398 |
| Zuni 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $838 | $2,497 |
| Zuni 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $850 | $5,442 |
| Zuni 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,166 | $2,105 |
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There are currently 81 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 Studio unit found at Juniper Flats priced from $700. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Flats | Arroyo | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Juniper - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| White Oak Apartments | Casa Del Rey Oeste | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Nova Peak Gated Community | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom TC | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
| Candlelight Square | Silver Sage | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Nova Point Gated Community | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zuni, NM
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zuni area is the $1.08 price per square foot KaloTrio-Premium Model at Chelsea Village Apartments in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Zuni apartment is the Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace starting at $1,245 with a $1.13 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Village Apartments | KaloTrio-Premium | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Uptown Square | 2x2_1037 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Nob Hill | 2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 520 Tennessee St NE | 2bed/1 ba Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 1038 Texas St NE, Unit A | 1038 Texas St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| La Vida Buena Apartments | The Seville | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Arlo Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zuni?
The cheapest apartment in Zuni is White Oak Apartments which is listed at $823, while the average apartment in Zuni costs $1,550.
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 37 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 $419 which is $1,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zuni.
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