Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zuni Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (50 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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ABQ Encore
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

ABQ Encore

810 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Nova Peak
Studio Apartments

Nova Peak

1200 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Hilltop House
Studio Apartments

Hilltop House

5700 Copper Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Uptown Horizon
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Horizon

7601 Lomas Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110

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Uptown Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Gardens

1113 Pennsylvania St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Barcelona Suites
Studio Apartments

Barcelona Suites

900 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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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 The Villas @ Uptown priced from $700. 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
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$700
ABQ EncoreStudioStudio,1BA$750
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsAspen - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$774
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$775
White Oak ApartmentsCasa Del Rey Oeste1BR,1BA$781
San Pedro VillageAcoma StudioStudio,1BA$855
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$860
Uptown Horizon1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$925
Los Altos TowersStudioStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zuni, NM

As of July 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zuni area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Northeastern in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Zuni apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT Model at Via Apartments starting at $1,180 with a $1.18 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.
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Via Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT2BR,1BA$1.18
Nova ViewB22BR,1BA$1.28
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.29
Arlo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.43
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.53
White Oak ApartmentsCasa Del Rey Oeste1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Zuni, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #39

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM 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 $949.

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 $3,300.

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 27 regular apartments in Zuni that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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