Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cedar Crest, NM from $700 (30 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Cedar Crest Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cedar Crest, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Lomas Gardens in the Quail Ridge neighborhood priced from $835. The Retreat at Candelaria in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $867. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cedar Crest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lomas Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$835
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$867
Whispering SandsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$875
Las Vistas1BD/1B1BR,1BA$879
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$899
Tesota Four HillsB1R2BR,1BA$942
Sunrise ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
The Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$970
Arrowhead PointeStudio1BR,1BA$983
Eagle Point ApartmentsPiquin - RenovatedStudio,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Crest, NM and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cedar Crest area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Zia Townhomes in the in the South Los Altos neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Cedar Crest apartment is the KaloDuo-Premium Model at Monterey Manor Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Quail Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedar Crest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Zia Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.50
Monterey Manor ApartmentsKaloDuo-Premium2BR,1BA$1.39
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Panorama HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Tesota Four HillsB1R2BR,1BA$1.28
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.28
Lomas Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.19
The Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Whispering SandsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$1.49

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Cedar Crest, NM

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Cedar Crest, NM

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

17 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Crest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cedar Crest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cedar Crest is at Eagle Point Apartments listed at $985.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cedar Crest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cedar Crest Apartment is $835 at Lomas Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cedar Crest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cedar Crest is starting from $925 at Lomas Gardens.

What is the most affordable Cedar Crest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cedar Crest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tesota Midtown and starts from $1,495.

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