Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Monte Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Los Arcos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Arcos

1813 Girard Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Faraday
2 Bedroom Apartments

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4322 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107

Alta Monte, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alta Monte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Monte area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $655. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Alta Monte apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$655
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsJuniper - Junior One Bedroom One BathStudio,1BA$699
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$700
Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*Yucca1BR,1BA$850
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$851
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$855
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio,1BA$869
Via ApartmentsStudio TCStudio,1BA$901
Tesota MorningsideA1A1BR,1BA$915
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$917

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Monte, NM

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alta Monte area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Sun Pointe Park Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Alta Monte apartment is the KaloSolo-Premium Model at Theta Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Monte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sun Pointe Park Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.28
Theta ApartmentsKaloSolo-Premium1BR,1BA$1.11
Norte Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath - 827 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.39
Villa EsperanzaTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (A)2BR,2BA$1.40
San Pedro VillageJemez Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Mont 44 Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Market1BR,1BA$1.37
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54
Peaks at Sandia View1x1-6381BR,1BA$1.49

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Alta Monte, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #59

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Albuquerque, NM. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Alta Monte Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Monte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alta Monte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alta Monte is under $917.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Monte?

The cheapest apartment in Alta Monte is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Alta Monte costs $1,895.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alta Monte?

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 27 regular apartments in Alta Monte 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 Alta Monte?

Cheap apartments in Alta Monte have an average cost of $441 which is $1,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Monte.

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