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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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247 U.S. 550Bernalillo, NM 87004
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Santa Cruz, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Cruz, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa de Encantada Senior Apartments in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood priced from $993. Canyon Walk Income Restricted has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Cruz apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa de Encantada Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$993
Canyon Walk Income RestrictedOne Bedroom x One Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Sierra Blanca Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Evergreen Apartments1x1-B1BR,1BA$1,149
Elevate at OsloStudio - 325Studio,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, NM and Nearby

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2 X 2.5 (2-Car Gar) Model at Terra at Enchanted Hills in the in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Santa Cruz apartment is the The Sagebrush Model at The Mica starting at $1,832 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Don Digeo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Cruz apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terra at Enchanted Hills2 X 2.5 (2-Car Gar)2BR,2.5BA$1.72
The MicaThe Sagebrush2BR,2BA$1.79
Local 18962x1AR1T2 - 2X1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.56
Enchanted HillsEnchanted2BR,2BA$1.66
Canyon Walk Income RestrictedOne Bedroom x One Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Vista Linda2 Bedroom | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
The Bluffs at Tierra Contenta2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.90
Casa Loma Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.12
Evergreen Apartments1x1-B1BR,1BA$1.70
Casa de Encantada Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Cruz Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Cruz?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Cruz is at Sierra Blanca Senior Living listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartment?

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz is starting from $1,220 at Canyon Walk Income Restricted.

What is the most affordable Santa Cruz Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Cruz Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canyon Walk Income Restricted and starts from $1,404.

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