
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe County, NM from $600 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Fe County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe County Studio Apartments | $1,257 | $925 | $2,056 |
| Santa Fe County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $1,249 | $2,835 |
| Santa Fe County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $1,249 | $2,967 |
| Santa Fe County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,709 | $3,900 |
| Santa Fe County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,464 | $2,464 | $2,464 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Fe County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Fe County, NM is a Studio unit found at Casitas Del Bella in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood priced from $925. Santa Fe Suites in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Fe County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casitas Del Bella | Efficiency w/ stove top | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Santa Fe Suites | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Vista Alegre Apartments | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Sierra Blanca Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Elevate at Oslo | Studio - 325 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe County, NM
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe County area is the $2.13 price per square foot 3A-HC Model at Turquesa in the in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood starting from $2,718. The second greatest value Santa Fe County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Bluffs at Tierra Contenta starting at $2,259 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Tiempo Lindo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Fe County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turquesa | 3A-HC | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| The Bluffs at Tierra Contenta | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Don Diego | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Cresta Ranch Apartments | Two Bedroom - 80% AMI | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| The Mica | The Pinon | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Cielo Luxury Living Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Evergreen Apartments | 1x1-B | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Vizcaya | Carlsbad | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Rancho Carrera Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Artista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Fe County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Fe County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Fe County is under $1,415.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Fe County?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Fe County is Vista Alegre Apartments which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Santa Fe County costs $2,619.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Fe 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 43 regular apartments in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County?
Cheap apartments in Santa Fe County have an average cost of $256 which is $2,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Fe County.
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