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property at 12700 Desert Sky Ave NE

$800

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$800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12700 Desert Sky Ave NE

AlbuquerqueNM87111

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property at 2801 Vail Ave SE

$899

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$899
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$899

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2801 Vail Ave SE, Unit 232

2801 Vail Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87106

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property at 2801 Vail Ave SE

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2801 Vail Ave SE, Unit 141

2801 Vail Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87106

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property at 1506 Edith Blvd NE

$1,295

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$1,295
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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1506 Edith Blvd NE

AlbuquerqueNM87102

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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 @950 in the South San Pedro neighborhood priced from $645. The Lakes in the Baloon Fiesta Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $690. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bernalillo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Loop @9500x1 - 280Studio,1BA$645
The LakesOne Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$690
White Oak ApartmentsCasa Del Rey Oeste1BR,1BA$699
Nova Peak0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
The Villas @ UptownStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$700
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!!Sailor Interior UnitsStudio,1BA$720
El Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 387091BR,1BA$725
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$735
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bernalillo County, NM

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bernalillo County area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1 Car Garage Model at Indian Ridge in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Bernalillo County apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
Indian Ridge1 Car Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.19
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Aspen RidgeThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.98
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
La Cantera Senior Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,2BA$1.09
535 Texas St NE, Unit A535 Texas St NE2BR,1BA$1.19
Lomas Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03
El Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 387091BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernalillo County

What type of rentals are currently available in Bernalillo County?

There are currently 1536 Apartments for Rent in Bernalillo County, NM with pricing that ranges from $620 to $3,995. There are also 348 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bernalillo County ranging from $550 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 $550 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,195.

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 $1,020 to $3,930, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Bob Mallory

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