Cheap Apartments for Rent in the High Desert Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $800 (9 Rentals)

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High Desert, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available High Desert Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the High Desert area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Treehouse Apartments priced from $1,019. Sierra Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,178. Here are the most affordable High Desert apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Treehouse ApartmentsCedarStudio,1BA$1,019
Sierra MeadowsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,178
SungateA31BR,1BA$1,236

Best Value Apartments for Rent in High Desert, NM

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the High Desert area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Northeastern in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value High Desert apartment is the Montalto Model at Altezza High Desert starting at $1,555 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Foothills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for High Desert apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Altezza High DesertMontalto1BR,1BA$2.08
SungateA31BR,1BA$1.90
Sierra MeadowsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
Treehouse ApartmentsCedarStudio ,1BA$2.52

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Getting Around the High Desert Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

8 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 High Desert Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in High Desert?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in High Desert is at Treehouse Apartments listed at $1,019.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom High Desert Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom High Desert Apartment is $1,089 at Treehouse Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom High Desert Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in High Desert is starting from $1,300 at Sierra Meadows.

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