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

Volcanes Commons

4419 10th St NW

Valley Apartments

Aydan

917 Headingly Ave NW
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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 | $1,088 | $861 | $1,339 |
Alvarado Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $902 | $1,875 |
Alvarado Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $697 | $3,465 |
Alvarado Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $799 | $4,050 |
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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 $841. 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 | $841 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvarado Gardens, NM
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alvarado Gardens area is the $2.49 price per square foot Corporate Suite UV Model at Andalucia Villas in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Alvarado Gardens apartment is the Type C Model at Griegos Farms starting at $2,450 with a $2.29 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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Andalucia Villas | Corporate Suite UV | 3BR,2BA | $2.49 |
Griegos Farms | Type C | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
Poblana Place | P 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Aydan | Sage Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Las Mananitas Apartments | Lennox | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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 | $1.65 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alvarado Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alvarado Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alvarado Gardens is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alvarado Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Alvarado Gardens is Volcanes Commons which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in Alvarado Gardens costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alvarado Gardens?
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 11 regular apartments in Alvarado Gardens 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 Alvarado Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Alvarado Gardens have an average cost of $219 which is $1,581 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alvarado Gardens.
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