Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Luz Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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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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Fourth Street Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Street Flats

4419 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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La Luz, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Luz Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Luz area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Union 505 priced from $840. Citadel - Free Utilities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable La Luz apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$840
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio,1BA$869
Peaks at Sandia View1x1-6381BR,1BA$950
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1,048
Tesota MorningsideA1AR1BR,1BA$1,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Luz, NM

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Luz area is the $1.59 price per square foot Delray Model at Las Mananitas Apartments in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value La Luz 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 La Luz apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Las Mananitas ApartmentsDelray2BR,2BA$1.59
Poblana PlaceP 2/22BR,2BA$1.83
Q @ VassarWillow2BR,1BA$1.92
Peaks at Los RanchosDesert Breeze Renovated1BR,1BA$1.59
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village1x1 Market 647 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$2.09
Peaks at Sandia View1x1R-6401BR,1BA$1.64
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1.73
Lifestyles at Renaissance1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Tesota MorningsideA1AR1BR,1BA$1.86
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
La Luz, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #173

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the La Luz Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Luz Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Luz?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Luz is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Luz?

The cheapest apartment in La Luz is Peaks at Sandia View which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in La Luz costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Luz?

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 11 regular apartments in La Luz that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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