Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (25 Rentals)

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255 Gene Ave NW

AlbuquerqueNM87107
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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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Merritt Acres, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merritt Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merritt Acres area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $746. Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASING has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Merritt Acres apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsThe SonoranStudio,1BA$746
Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASINGOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$855
Arroyo VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$917
Theta ApartmentsKaloSolo-Premium1BR,1BA$991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt Acres, NM

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merritt Acres area is the $1.77 price per square foot B2 Model at Allaso Journal Center in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $2,188. The second greatest value Merritt Acres apartment is the Delray Model at Las Mananitas Apartments starting at $1,705 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merritt Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Allaso Journal CenterB22BR,2BA$1.77
Las Mananitas ApartmentsDelray2BR,2BA$1.57
Theta ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,2BA$1.13
Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASINGTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Cloverleaf ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Villa EsperanzaTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (A)2BR,2BA$1.40
Sun PlazaSol Platinum1BR,1BA$1.78
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1.71
Desert Creek ApartmentsThe SonoranStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merritt Acres, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #169

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Merritt Acres, Albuquerque, NM

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Best Local Schools in
Merritt Acres, Albuquerque, NM

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Albuquerque. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Merritt Acres Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 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 Merritt Acres Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Merritt Acres?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merritt Acres is under $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merritt Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Merritt Acres is Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASING which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Merritt Acres costs $1,852.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merritt Acres?

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 15 regular apartments in Merritt Acres 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 Merritt Acres?

Cheap apartments in Merritt Acres have an average cost of $471 which is $1,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merritt Acres.

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