
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM from $400 (35 Rentals)
Rental terms in Albuquerque as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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El Pueblo II Apartments

Las Brisas

Somerset Park

University Village

Pinewood Estates

Lifestyles at Renaissance

Comanche Wells

The Retreat at Candelaria

Villa Apartments

Peaks at Sandia View

Mesa Ridge Apartments

Sedona Ridge

The French Quarter

Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community

Wyoming Place Apartments

La Vida Buena Apartments

Sungate

Stride West

River Walk at Puerta de Corrales

AYA ABQ

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

Siegel Select ABQ I

Tesoro on Spain

The June

Spring Park

Odyssey Apartments

Rancho Verde

Furnished Studio-Albuquerque - Airport
Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albuquerque?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Albuquerque Studio Apartments | $1,032 | $599 | $3,159 |
Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $680 | $4,924 |
Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $697 | $5,570 |
Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $799 | $7,509 |
Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,300 | $6,804 |
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Getting Around Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Albuquerque Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Albuquerque?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Albuquerque is under $746.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albuquerque?
The cheapest apartment in Albuquerque is 1028 Alvarado Dr which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Albuquerque costs $2,303.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Albuquerque?
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 3,345 regular apartments in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
Cheap apartments in Albuquerque have an average cost of $417 which is $1,886 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albuquerque.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.