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property at 2800 Vail Ave SE

$850 - $1,180

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2800 Vail Ave SE

AlbuquerqueNM87106

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Cheapest Available Bernalillo County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bernalillo County, NM is a Studio unit found at The Loop at 950 in the South San Pedro neighborhood priced from $645. Home @ Valencia in the South San Pedro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bernalillo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Loop at 9500x1 - 280Studio,1BA$645
Home @ Valencia1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$695
332 Grove St SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
Diamond Elite Luxury TownhomesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$699
White Oak ApartmentsCasa Del Rey Oeste1BR,1BA$699
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
Encino Terrace SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$720
Cinnamon Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$724
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$725
Nova RidgeS1Studio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bernalillo County, NM

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bernalillo County 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 Bernalillo County apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bernalillo County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinon TerraceTwo Bedroom - Fully Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.13
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.15
433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.79
Aspen RidgeTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
The Twelve 6012BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Cloudview Terrace2Bd/1Bath LOFT2BR,1BA$1.08
The Portals ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.14
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03
Tennessee Street2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.19
332 Grove St SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernalillo County

What type of rentals are currently available in Bernalillo County?

There are currently 1560 Apartments for Rent in Bernalillo County, NM with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,930. There are also 310 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bernalillo County ranging from $580 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bernalillo County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bernalillo County ranges from $580 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,053.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bernalillo County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bernalillo County range from $915 to $3,930, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

Expert Rental Resources

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