
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (21 Rentals)
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516 Candelaria Rd NW

Comanche Wells

Lifestyles at Renaissance

Cloverleaf Apartments

3421 Aztec Rd NE

1325 San Andres Ave NW

Rock Creek

Tesota Morningside

Arroyo Vista

528-600 Candelaria Rd NW

3924 3rd St NW

5315 10th Ct NW

Villa Esperanza

Montecito

Sun Pointe Park Apartments

Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASING
Merritt Acres, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merritt Acres?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merritt Acres Studio Apartments | $1,066 | $649 | $1,774 |
Merritt Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $800 | $2,405 |
Merritt Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $914 | $4,876 |
Merritt Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $1,167 | $4,185 |
Merritt Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $1,499 | $1,690 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merritt Acres Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Merritt Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merritt Acres area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASING priced from $800. Cloverleaf Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Merritt Acres apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASING | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Cloverleaf Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $855 |
Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
Desert Creek Apartments | The Sonoran | Studio,1BA | $873 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt Acres, NM
As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merritt Acres area is the $1.61 price per square foot B4 Model at Allaso Journal Center in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Merritt Acres apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Sun Pointe Park Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the North Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merritt Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Allaso Journal Center | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Sun Pointe Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Peaks at Los Ranchos | Canyon Peak | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
Theta Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASING | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Las Mananitas Apartments | Lennox | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Lifestyles at Renaissance | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merritt Acres?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merritt Acres is at Cloverleaf Apartments listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Acres Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Acres Apartment is $800 at Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASING.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merritt Acres Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt Acres is starting from $914 at Comanche Wells.
What is the most affordable Merritt Acres Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Merritt Acres Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa Esperanza and starts from $1,167.
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