
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Los Alamos County, NM from $900 (3 Rentals)
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Los Alamos County, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Los Alamos County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County Studio Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Los Alamos County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $1,450 | $2,874 |
| Los Alamos County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,600 | $4,050 |
| Los Alamos County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,680 | $1,850 | $4,305 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Alamos County, NM
As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Alamos County area is the $2.15 price per square foot 4555 Ridgeway Dr Model at 4555 Ridgeway Dr, Unit #C in the starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Los Alamos County apartment is the Manhattan Model at The Hill starting at $2,833 with a $3.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Alamos County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4555 Ridgeway Dr, Unit #C | 4555 Ridgeway Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| The Hill | Manhattan | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| The Bluffs Senior | 1 bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Myrtle Apartments - All Utilities Included | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Alamos County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Los Alamos County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Los Alamos County is under $2,833.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Alamos County?
The cheapest apartment in Los Alamos County is The Bluffs Senior which is listed at $1,479, while the average apartment in Los Alamos County costs $4,254.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Los Alamos County?
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 15 regular apartments in Los Alamos County 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 Los Alamos County?
Cheap apartments in Los Alamos County have an average cost of $446 which is $3,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Alamos County.
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