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Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Albuquerque, NM

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Albuquerque, NM area range in price from $599 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $2,346. The three Albuquerque neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwest Mesa at $941, Eastside at $730, and University Heights at $638. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Albuquerque Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southwest Mesa$1,127$9412
Eastside$1,253$73014
University Heights$1,253$63830
Southeast Heights$1,300$61514
South Los Altos$1,335$70050
Elder Homestead$1,374$615118
Siesta Hills$1,374$61599
Trumbull Village$1,374$64561
South San Pedro$1,393$64596
Mountain View$1,400$1,2001

Cheapest Available Albuquerque Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Sunport Luxury Townhomes in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood priced from $499. Loop @950 in the South San Pedro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albuquerque apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunport Luxury TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$499
Loop @9500x1 - 280Studio,1BA$645
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$655
1028 Alvarado Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$675
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albuquerque area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value 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 Albuquerque apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Taylor Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
Theta ApartmentsKaloSolo-Premium1BR,1BA$1.11
The Ridge2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Aspen RidgeTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
8309 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit B8309 Trumbull Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.09
200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A200 Tennessee St NE2BR,1BA$1.13
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03
528 Charleston St SE, Unit 4528 Charleston St SE1BR,1BA$1.23
1028 Alvarado Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Albuquerque

What type of rentals are currently available in Albuquerque?

There are currently 1609 Apartments for Rent in Albuquerque, NM with pricing that ranges from $599 to $8,500. There are also 205 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albuquerque ranging from $550 to $16,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Albuquerque?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Albuquerque ranges from $550 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,566.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Albuquerque?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Albuquerque range from $799 to $7,349, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,253.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.