Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Estates East Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (36 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Canyon Crest priced from $860. The Retreat at Candelaria has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable Academy Estates East apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$860
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$867
Candlelight SquareSilver Sage1BR,1BA$899
Acacia GardensTaos Classic1BR,1BA$915
Sedona RidgeZuni1BR,1BA$965
Woodberry Heights1x1A1BR,1BA$975
Dorado HeightsAStudio,1BA$975
SungateA11BR,1BA$1,005
Eagle Point ApartmentsPiquinStudio,1BA$1,015
Treehouse ApartmentsCedarStudio,1BA$1,019

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Estates East, NM

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Academy Estates East area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath B Model at Mesa Del Oso in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Academy Estates East apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at The Heights at Tramway starting at $1,199 with a $1.34 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.
Mesa Del Oso2 Bed 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$1.57
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Canyon Crest2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Tesoro on SpainA21BR,1BA$1.47
MiloMadrid Platinum1BR,1BA$1.63
Casa TierraA11BR,1BA$1.64
Calero1X1 Reno1BR,1BA$1.56
Lexington Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $1,019.

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 24 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 $273 which is $2,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Academy Estates East.

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