
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Albuquerque Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (225 Rentals)
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Villa de San Felipe

Loop @950

Cinnamon Tree

Encino Terrace Senior

1515 Copper Ave NE

1111 Amherst Dr SE

The Villas @ Uptown

536 Alcazar St SE

7600 Central Ave SE

605 Griegos Rd NW

El Pueblo II Apartments

308 Vassar Dr SE

222 Maple St NE

Manzano Vista

Candlelight Square

Silver Gardens Apartments

Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included

1028 Alvarado Dr SE

Las Brisas

305 Wisconsin St NE

8620 Northeastern Blvd NE

Somerset Park

Home @ Valencia

Tesota Four Hills

Union 505

310 La Veta Dr

4211 Mesa Grande Pl SE

3430 Eastern Ave SE

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

Encanto Lofts Apartments

University Village

Nova Point

143 General Arnold St NE

Pinewood Estates

Portals

157 Mesilla St NE

532 Madeira Dr SE

Comanche Wells

Lomas Gardens

545 Cedar St SE

1325 San Andres Ave NW

San Pedro Village

Rock Creek

Executive West - Senior Community

Arlo Apartments

Monterey Manor Apartments

Citadel - Free Utilities

8309 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit B
East Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Albuquerque?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Albuquerque Studio Apartments | $988 | $599 | $3,159 |
East Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $680 | $4,000 |
East Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $825 | $5,140 |
East Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $1,020 | $2,877 |
East Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,495 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 225 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Albuquerque Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available East Albuquerque Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Albuquerque area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Cinnamon Tree priced from $664. 1028 Alvarado Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable East Albuquerque apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cinnamon Tree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $664 |
1028 Alvarado Dr | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $700 |
El Pueblo II Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $735 |
Candlelight Square | Silver Sage | 1BR,1BA | $736 |
Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included | Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
Desert Creek Apartments | The Sonoran | Studio,1BA | $746 |
Somerset Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $768 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Albuquerque, NM
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Albuquerque area is the $1.02 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Aspen Ridge in the in the University Heights neighborhood starting from $1,123. The second greatest value East Albuquerque apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Albuquerque apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Aspen Ridge | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Via Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom MKT | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
The Ridge | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
1038 Texas St NE, Unit A | 1038 Texas St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
8309 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit B | 8309 Trumbull Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Mission Hill Apartments | The Sequoia | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
El Pueblo II Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
1028 Alvarado Dr | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Albuquerque Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Albuquerque?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Albuquerque is under $768.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Albuquerque?
The cheapest apartment in East Albuquerque is 1028 Alvarado Dr which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in East Albuquerque costs $2,249.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 72 regular apartments in East 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 East Albuquerque?
Cheap apartments in East Albuquerque have an average cost of $739 which is $1,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Albuquerque.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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