Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, NM from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Las Palomas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palomas

2000-2001 Hopewell StSanta Fe, NM 87505
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Paseo del Sol
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo del Sol

4551 Paseo Del SolSanta Fe, NM 87507
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San Mateo de Santa Fe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Mateo de Santa Fe

601 W San Mateo RdSanta Fe, NM 87505
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Santa Fe, NM Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Fe, NM

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Fe, NM area range in price from $899 to $6,234 with an overall median price of $4,211. The three Santa Fe neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Plaza De Castillo at $899, Las Estancias at $899, and Pinon Hills at $925. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Fe Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Plaza De Castillo$1,995$899138
Las Estancias$2,045$899146
Pinon Hills$2,347$925248
Tiempo Lindo$2,347$925248
Tierra Madre$2,347$925248
Southwest Santa Fe$2,392$899344
Las Acequias$2,511$925255
Pueblos Del Rodeo Road$2,684$899300
Pueblos Del Sol$2,684$899292
Arroyo Chamiso$6,051$89982

Cheapest Available Santa Fe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Fe, NM is a Studio unit found at Santa Fe Suites in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood priced from $899. Casitas Del Bella in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Fe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$899
Casitas Del BellaEfficiency Grey WallsStudio,1BA$925
Sierra Blanca Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Evergreen Apartments1x1-B1BR,1BA$1,149
Vista Alegre ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,153

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, NM

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe area is the $1.91 price per square foot 409 La Joya Rd Model at 409 La Joya Rd, Unit B in the in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Santa Fe apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Bluffs at Tierra Contenta starting at $2,455 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Tiempo Lindo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Fe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
409 La Joya Rd, Unit B409 La Joya Rd3BR,2BA$1.91
The Bluffs at Tierra Contenta4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.86
410 Bishops Lodge Rd, Unit #1410 Bishops Lodge Rd2BR,1BA$1.59
Soleras StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Rancho Carrera ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.80
The MicaThe Pinon2BR,1BA$2.13
Casa Loma Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.12
Local 18961x1ArT1 - 1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.91
Olympus RodeoA11BR,1BA$2.12
Evergreen Apartments1x1-B1BR,1BA$1.70

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Santa Fe Overview

The state capitol of New Mexico and the fourth largest city in the state, Santa Fe apartments are a great way to get to know this dynamic metropolis. Combining artistic architectural flair and the serene natural desert beauty the area is known for, Santa Fe is a fantastic place to call home.

Why live in Santa Fe, NM?

From the comfortable year-round climate to the architectural flair for which the city is known, Santa Fe apartments make a great place to call home for working young professionals and families on the go as well. Artists flock to the region for the eternal muse of the sunset over the mountains, and the downtown scene is dotted by funky boutiques, independent eateries and an abundance of art galleries.

Santa Fe, NM
Population: 84,612

Ranked #403

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,355.

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 $4,211.

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 382 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 $475 which is $3,736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Fe.

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