Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Gardner Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
  • Utilities Included

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Sawmill Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Lofts

1801 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Aztec Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Manor

403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Los Arcos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Arcos

1813 Girard Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Faraday
2 Bedroom Apartments

Faraday

4322 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107

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Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Gardner Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Gardner area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $616. Union 505 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Greater Gardner apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$616
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$840
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$855
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio,1BA$869
Tesota MorningsideA1A1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Gardner, NM

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Gardner area is the $1.41 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at Villa Esperanza in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Greater Gardner 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 Greater Gardner apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa EsperanzaFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,1BA$1.41
Poblana PlaceP 2/22BR,2BA$1.83
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (A)2BR,2BA$1.40
Q @ VassarWillow2BR,1BA$1.92
Glo Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Peaks at Los RanchosDesert Breeze Renovated1BR,1BA$1.59
Peaks at Sandia View1x1R-6401BR,1BA$1.64
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1.72
Tesota MorningsideA1AR1BR,1BA$1.79
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #163

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across New Mexico including Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Greater Gardner Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Gardner Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greater Gardner?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Gardner is under $1,042.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Gardner?

The cheapest apartment in Greater Gardner is Tesota Morningside which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Greater Gardner costs $1,591.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Gardner?

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 19 regular apartments in Greater Gardner 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 Greater Gardner?

Cheap apartments in Greater Gardner have an average cost of $692 which is $899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Gardner.

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