Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placitas, NM from $600 (39 Rentals)

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Canoan Village
$1,164 - $1,757
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Canoan Village

5300 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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CIBOLA VILLAGE
$1,215 - $1,519
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CIBOLA VILLAGE

12400 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Spring Park
$1,271 - $1,841
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Spring Park

5801 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Quincy
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$1,311 - $1,868
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Quincy

5905 Tierra Antigua St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Allaso Journal Center
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$1,479 - $2,343
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Allaso Journal Center

7800 Headline Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Allaso Vineyards
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$1,530 - $2,418
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Allaso Vineyards

8901 Holly Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87122
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Allaso Olivine
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$1,593 - $2,488
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Allaso Olivine

6925 Alameda Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113
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Ottavo
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$1,619 - $2,206
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Ottavo

6350 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Allaso High Desert
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$1,638 - $2,904
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Allaso High Desert

6701 Tennyson St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Sandia Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sandia Vista

492 Camino Don Tomas SBernalillo, NM 87004
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Mountain Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Run Apartments

5800 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Olympus Latitude
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olympus Latitude

6700 Modesto Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113
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Las Kivas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Kivas

4777 Tramway Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111

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Placitas, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Placitas Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Placitas, NM is a 2 Beds unit found at Arrowhead Ridge in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood priced from $940. The Panorama in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placitas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrowhead RidgeTwo Bed/Two Bath - 60% AMI2BR,2BA$940
The PanoramaStudio FStudio,1BA$970
Casa de Encantada Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,096
OverlookVista1BR,1BA$1,155
Canoan VillageB11BR,1BA$1,176
Mountain Run ApartmentsSandia1BR,1BA$1,195
Tesoro on SpainA21BR,1BA$1,205
CIBOLA VILLAGEA11BR,1BA$1,215
QuincyBallinger Renovated1BR,1BA$1,253
Spring ParkJuniper1BR,1BA$1,271

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placitas, NM and Nearby

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placitas area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Horizon Village in the in the Baloon Fiesta Park neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Placitas apartment is the 2X2-1135-Full Renovation Model at Broadstone Heights starting at $1,825 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Academy Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Placitas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Horizon Village3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.44
Broadstone Heights2X2-1135-Full Renovation2BR,2BA$1.61
Las KivasIsleta2BR,2BA$1.47
Arrowhead RidgeThree Bed/Two Bath - 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.24
Allegro at Tanoan2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.70
Sandoval Flats2AA (Wheelchair Accessible)2BR,2BA$1.30
La Mirage Apartment HomesTijeras2BR,2BA$1.66
ArterraVadara1BR,1BA$1.61
Desert WillowSonoma2BR,2BA$1.52
Tesoro on SpainA11BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Placitas Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Placitas?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Placitas is at The Panorama listed at $970.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Placitas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Placitas Apartment is $1,096 at Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Placitas is starting from $940 at Arrowhead Ridge.

What is the most affordable Placitas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Placitas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrowhead Ridge and starts from $1,337.

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