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

Lifestyles at Renaissance

Comanche Wells

1325 San Andres Ave NW

Rock Creek

Valley Apartments

Montecito

Tesota Morningside

Arroyo Vista

528-600 Candelaria Rd NW

3924 3rd St NW

5315 10th Ct NW

Cloverleaf Apartments

Villa Esperanza

Theta Apartments

516 Candelaria Rd NW

255 Gene Ave NW

Sun Pointe Park Apartments

505 Headingly Ave NW

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 | $1,093 | $659 | $2,006 |
Merritt Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $700 | $2,499 |
Merritt Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $950 | $5,141 |
Merritt Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,167 | $3,638 |
Merritt Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $1,504 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 25 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Desert Creek Apartments | The Sonoran | Studio,1BA | $746 |
Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASING | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $855 |
Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
Theta Apartments | KaloSolo-Premium | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Allaso Journal Center | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
Las Mananitas Apartments | Delray | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Theta Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Trailhead at Chamizal - NOW LEASING | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Cloverleaf Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Villa Esperanza | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Arroyo Vista | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Sun Plaza | Sol Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Desert Creek Apartments | The Sonoran | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerritt Acres, Albuquerque, NM
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 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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