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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placitas Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $1,098 | $1,873 |
Placitas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $814 | $2,646 |
| Placitas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $965 | $2,936 |
| Placitas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,228 | $3,470 |
| Placitas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $1,343 | $1,343 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Placitas, NM is found at Allaso High Desert in the Foothills neighborhood and is 971 square feet priced from $2,053. Allaso Olivine in the Baloon Fiesta Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 926 square feet and currently listed start at $1,938. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Placitas:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allaso High Desert | TA1m2 | 971 Sq Ft | $2,053 |
| Allaso Olivine | A3.1 | 926 Sq Ft | $1,938 |
| Broadstone Heights | 1x1-880-Full Renovation | 880 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
| Arterra | Vadara | 880 Sq Ft | $1,405 |
| Allaso Journal Center | A3 | 860 Sq Ft | $1,714 |
| Allaso Vineyards | A6 | 857 Sq Ft | $2,040 |
| Allegro at Tanoan | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 837 Sq Ft | $1,296 |
| Vista Del Sol Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | 823 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
| Cielo Alameda | 1x1b | 820 Sq Ft | $1,966 |
| Overture Albuquerque 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | B1 | 806 Sq Ft | $2,029 |
As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Placitas, NM is the Madera Model starting from $964 at Desert Willow in the Baloon Fiesta Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Placitas 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments starting at $993 in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Placitas is currently $1,556. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Placitas:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Willow | Madera | $964 |
| Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | $993 |
| CIBOLA VILLAGE | A2 | $1,019 |
| Telegraph Hill | 1x1-537 | $1,099 |
| Mountain Run Apartments | Sandia | $1,125 |
| Tesoro on Spain | A1 | $1,150 |
| Canoan Village | B1 | $1,202 |
| Spring Park | Juniper | $1,204 |
| Blue Agave Villas | The Grove | $1,218 |
| Overlook | Vista | $1,225 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Placitas is at Desert Willow listed at $964.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Placitas is $1,556.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Placitas is a 971 square feet unit starting from $2,053 at Allaso High Desert.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Placitas is currently 734 sq ft.
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