Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa, NM from $800 (43 Rentals)

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Odyssey Apartments
$1,070 - $1,985
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Odyssey Apartments

10600 Cibola Loop NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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Entrada Pointe
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$1,197 - $1,580
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Entrada Pointe

900 Country Club DrRio Rancho, NM 87124
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Circ
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$1,382 - $2,160
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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10300 Golf Course Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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SkyStone Apartments
$1,570 - $6,067
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SkyStone Apartments

10800 Cibola Loop NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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The Orchards
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Orchards

247 U.S. 550Bernalillo, NM 87004
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Olympus Latitude
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olympus Latitude

6700 Modesto Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113

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Cheapest Available Ponderosa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ponderosa, NM is a Studio unit found at Myrtle Apartments - All Utilities Included priced from $900. Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $993. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ponderosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Myrtle Apartments - All Utilities IncludedStudioStudio,1BA$900
Casa de Encantada Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$993
Arrowhead RidgeMesa 50%3BR,2BA$1,066
Odyssey Apartmentsa10a1BR,1BA$1,070
The PanoramaStudio BStudio,1BA$1,098
La Cantera Senior Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,141
Desert WillowSonoma2BR,2BA$1,153
Entrada PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,197
Puerta Del SolThe Barcelona1BR,1BA$1,225
City View1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa, NM and Nearby

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa area is the $1.59 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Horizon Village in the in the Baloon Fiesta Park neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Ponderosa apartment is the Verdant Model at Via Verde starting at $2,235 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Paradise Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ponderosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Horizon Village3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Via VerdeVerdant2BR,2.5BA$1.67
Terra at Enchanted Hills2 X 2.5 (1-Car Gar)2BR,2.5BA$1.64
Cielo Alameda2x2d2BR,2BA$1.64
Arrowhead RidgeMesa 60%3BR,2BA$1.24
Via Vista Apartment CommunityCitrine Reno2BR,2BA$1.56
Eagle Ranch ApartmentsAlisal2BR,2BA$1.61
La Cantera Senior Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Desert WillowSonoma2BR,2BA$1.37
Cottonwood RanchMaple (Updated)1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ponderosa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ponderosa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ponderosa is at Myrtle Apartments - All Utilities Included listed at $900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ponderosa Apartment is $993 at Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ponderosa is starting from $1,141 at La Cantera Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ponderosa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ponderosa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrowhead Ridge and starts from $1,066.

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