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Montgomery Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Manor

4301 Morris St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111
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2813 Nakomis Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
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Cielito Lindo, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cielito Lindo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cielito Lindo area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Candelaria priced from $867. Acacia Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Cielito Lindo apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$867
Acacia GardensTaos Classic1BR,1BA$910
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$925
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$954
Dorado HeightsAStudio,1BA$999
Eagle Point ApartmentsPiquinStudio,1BA$1,015
Treehouse ApartmentsCedarStudio,1BA$1,019
Lexington Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1,095
Canoan VillageB11BR,1BA$1,098

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cielito Lindo, NM

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cielito Lindo area is the $1.25 price per square foot Santa Fe Model at Sedona Ridge in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value Cielito Lindo apartment is the Abo Model at Las Kivas Apartments starting at $1,635 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Foothills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cielito Lindo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sedona RidgeSanta Fe3BR,1.5BA$1.25
Las Kivas ApartmentsAbo2BR,1BA$1.55
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Mesa Del Oso2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Tesoro on SpainA21BR,1BA$1.49
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.29
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.36
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$1.38

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Cielito Lindo, Albuquerque, NM

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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 compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New Mexico and customized analysis for East Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Cielito Lindo Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 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 Cielito Lindo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cielito Lindo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cielito Lindo is at Dorado Heights listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cielito Lindo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cielito Lindo Apartment is $867 at The Retreat at Candelaria.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cielito Lindo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cielito Lindo is starting from $1,016 at The Retreat at Candelaria.

What is the most affordable Cielito Lindo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cielito Lindo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sedona Ridge and starts from $1,610.

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