Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zuni Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (64 Rentals)

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436 Utah St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

436 Utah St NE

436 Utah St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108

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Casa Del Rey Sur
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Rey Sur

112 Cardenas Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Donna Ann Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Donna Ann Apartments

7905-8021 Marquette Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Fair Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Plaza Apartments

5901 Alice Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Manzano
2 Bedroom Apartments

Manzano

129-149 Manzano St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Somerset Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Lofts

700 Truman St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Los Altos Lofts
Studio Apartments

Los Altos Lofts

10330 Hotel Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123

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Zuni, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Zuni Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Zuni area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Nova Ridge priced from $725. ABQ Encore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Zuni apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nova RidgeS1Studio,1BA$725
ABQ EncoreStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Villas @ Uptown– Studio / 1 Bath Apartment in Uptown Location...Studio,1BA$753
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsAspen - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$774
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$775
White Oak ApartmentsCasa Del Rey Oeste1BR,1BA$781
Uptown HorizonStudioStudio,1BA$799
San Pedro VillageAcoma StudioStudio,1BA$865
Pinewood Estates1x1C1BR,1BA$875
MiloMadrid1BR,1BA$877

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zuni, NM

As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zuni area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3X2 Reno Model at Calero in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,973. The second greatest value Zuni apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom MKT Model at Via Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the North Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zuni apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Calero3X2 Reno3BR,2BA$1.52
Via Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom MKT2BR,2BA$1.27
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Rio Grande2BR,1BA$1.16
Nova ViewB22BR,1BA$1.28
Nob Hill Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Woodberry Heights1x1C1BR,1BA$1.42
White Oak ApartmentsCasa Del Rey Oeste1BR,1BA$1.48

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Zuni, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #55

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New Mexico and customized analysis for Eastern Albuquerque, NM. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Zuni Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $877.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zuni?

The cheapest apartment in Zuni is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Zuni costs $1,700.

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 43 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 $205 which is $1,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zuni.

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