
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, NM from $1,149 (41 Rentals)


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The Mica

738 Columbia St

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Vista Linda

Dakota Canyon

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Rancho Carrera Apartments

2501 W Zia Rd, Unit Building10Unit108, Unit Building10Unit108

Camino Real Apartments

1347 Pacheco Ct, Unit Endover Condos #14, Unit Endover Condos #14

Vista Alegre Apartments

14 Green Gorge

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28 W San Marcos Rd, Unit Furnished Guest Unit, Unit Furnished Guest Unit

28 San Marcos Rd W
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Soleras Station

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Local 1896

Casa Loma Apartments

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Solwyn

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Madera Apartments

1464 Avenida de las Americas

209 Sena St

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Turquesa
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Arcadia

410 Sunset St

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South Meadows

Altitude at Vizcaya

Presidium Casa Siena

537 Kathryn Ave

Acequia Lofts

1346 Pacheco St
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941 Calle Mejia, Unit 1213, Unit 1213

Villa Alegre

Sierra Blanca Senior Living

2600 W Zia Rd

San Mateo de Santa Fe

San Isidro - Washer/Dryer Included

Olympus Rodeo

812 Cam De Monte Rey
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739 Montez Pl
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Fe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $899 | $1,985 |
| Santa Fe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $1,149 | $2,859 |
| Santa Fe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,249 | $5,720 |
| Santa Fe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $1,799 | $4,669 |
| Santa Fe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,555 | $2,455 | $2,655 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Fe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Fe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Fe is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Fe?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Fe is Evergreen Apartments which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in Santa Fe costs $2,373.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Fe?
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 400 regular apartments in Santa Fe 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?
Cheap apartments in Santa Fe have an average cost of $571 which is $1,802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Fe.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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