Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Los Alamos Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Aztec Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Manor

403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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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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Los Alamos, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Los Alamos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Los Alamos area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $655. Union 505 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $851. Here are the most affordable Los Alamos apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$655
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$851
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$855
Tesota MorningsideA1A1BR,1BA$915
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$917

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Alamos, NM

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Alamos area is the $1.83 price per square foot P 2/2 Model at Poblana Place in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Los Alamos apartment is the KaloSolo-Premium Model at Theta Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Alamos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Poblana PlaceP 2/22BR,2BA$1.83
Theta ApartmentsKaloSolo-Premium1BR,1BA$1.11
AydanSage Renovated2BR,2BA$1.54
Villa EsperanzaTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Las Mananitas ApartmentsLennox1BR,1BA$1.72
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (A)2BR,2BA$1.40
Peaks at Los RanchosDesert Breeze1BR,1BA$1.57
Peaks at Sandia View1x1-6381BR,1BA$1.49
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1.65
Tesota MorningsideA1AR1BR,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Los Alamos, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #195

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Los Alamos Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Los Alamos Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Los Alamos?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Los Alamos is under $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Los Alamos?

The cheapest apartment in Los Alamos is Tesota Morningside which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Los Alamos costs $1,690.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Los Alamos?

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 9 regular apartments in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos?

Cheap apartments in Los Alamos have an average cost of $752 which is $938 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Los Alamos.

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