Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Estates East Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (37 Rentals)

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Montgomery Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Manor

4301 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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Academy Estates East, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Academy Estates East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Academy Estates East area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Candlelight Square priced from $736. Canyon Crest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $807. Here are the most affordable Academy Estates East apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Candlelight SquareDesert Willow1BR,1BA$736
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$807
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$867
MiloMadrid1BR,1BA$905
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$975
Dorado HeightsAStudio,1BA$980
Acacia GardensTaos Deluxe 11BR,1BA$1,015
Treehouse ApartmentsCedarStudio,1BA$1,019
Lexington Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Villas de la TerrazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Estates East, NM

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Academy Estates East area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Vista Del Sol Apartments in the in the Academy Hills neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value Academy Estates East apartment is the C1 Model at Tesoro on Spain starting at $1,485 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Academy Estates East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista Del Sol Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.62
Tesoro on SpainC12BR,2BA$1.51
Academy Heights Apartments2 Bedr / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.49
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Canyon Crest2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.46
Casa Del Arroyo Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
MiloMadrid Platinum1BR,1BA$1.44
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.35
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$1.49

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Academy Estates East, Albuquerque, NM

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Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across New Mexico, including Albuquerque. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Academy Estates East Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Academy Estates East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Academy Estates East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Academy Estates East is under $1,069.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Academy Estates East?

The cheapest apartment in Academy Estates East is The Retreat at Candelaria which is listed at $867, while the average apartment in Academy Estates East costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Academy Estates East?

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 28 regular apartments in Academy Estates East 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 Academy Estates East?

Cheap apartments in Academy Estates East have an average cost of $191 which is $2,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Academy Estates East.

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