
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barelas Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (15 Rentals)
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Villa de San Felipe

Union 505

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Barelas, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barelas?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Barelas Studio Apartments | $968 | $786 | $1,289 |
Barelas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $740 | $1,850 |
Barelas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $1,275 | $2,662 |
Barelas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $1,332 | $1,975 |
Barelas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,999 | $1,999 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Barelas Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Barelas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barelas area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Gardens Apartments priced from $740. Union 505 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Barelas apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Villa de San Felipe | Broadway | Studio,1BA | $872 |
Zocalo Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1-638 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barelas, NM
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barelas area is the $1.54 price per square foot Fully Furnished & Decorated Model at Sunport Luxury Townhomes in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Barelas 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 Barelas apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sunport Luxury Townhomes | Fully Furnished & Decorated | 5BR,5BA | $1.54 |
Poblana Place | P 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
El Parador | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Alvarado Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Zocalo Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
Villa de San Felipe | Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBarelas, Albuquerque, NM
Ranked #136
Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Barelas Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barelas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Barelas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barelas is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barelas?
The cheapest apartment in Barelas is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Barelas costs $2,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barelas?
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 5 regular apartments in Barelas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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