
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alvarado Gardens Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (12 Rentals)
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Union 505

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Alvarado Gardens, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alvarado Gardens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alvarado Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $840 | $1,364 |
Alvarado Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $902 | $1,970 |
Alvarado Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $697 | $3,500 |
Alvarado Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,891 | $799 | $4,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alvarado Gardens Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Alvarado Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alvarado Gardens area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Union 505 priced from $840. Volcanes Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $902. Here are the most affordable Alvarado Gardens apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,042 |
Stride West | a10a | 1BR,1BA | $1,111 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvarado Gardens, NM
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alvarado Gardens area is the $1.59 price per square foot Delray Model at Las Mananitas Apartments in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Alvarado Gardens apartment is the P 2/2 Model at Poblana Place starting at $1,795 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alvarado Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Las Mananitas Apartments | Delray | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Poblana Place | P 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Aydan | Sage Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
1720 Atrisco - Units Available for Pre-lease | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | 1x1 Market 647 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAlvarado Gardens, Albuquerque, NM
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Getting Around the Alvarado Gardens Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
13 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
14 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alvarado Gardens Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alvarado Gardens?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alvarado Gardens is at Union 505 listed at $840.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alvarado Gardens Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alvarado Gardens Apartment is $902 at Volcanes Commons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alvarado Gardens Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alvarado Gardens is starting from $1,073 at Volcanes Commons.
What is the most affordable Alvarado Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Alvarado Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Volcanes Commons and starts from $1,232.
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