Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Renaissance Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (22 Rentals)

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Aztec Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Manor

403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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San Mateo Suites
Studio Apartments

San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Faraday
2 Bedroom Apartments

Faraday

4322 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107

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Renaissance, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Renaissance Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Renaissance area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $616. Encanto Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Renaissance apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$616
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsJuniper - Junior One Bedroom One BathStudio,1BA$749
Rock CreekStudioStudio,1BA$855
Comanche WellsS1Studio,1BA$859
Via ApartmentsStudio TCStudio,1BA$901

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renaissance, NM

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Renaissance area is the $1.41 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at Villa Esperanza in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Renaissance 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 Renaissance apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa EsperanzaFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,1BA$1.41
Sun Pointe Park Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.28
Oak Tree ParkElmhurst2BR,1BA$1.61
Norte Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath - 827 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.39
Arroyo VistaTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (A)2BR,2BA$1.40
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Mont 44 Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Market1BR,1BA$1.37
Peaks at Los RanchosDesert Breeze Renovated1BR,1BA$1.59
The LakesOne Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$1.75
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.54

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Renaissance, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #91

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 and neighborhoods across the USA, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Renaissance Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Renaissance Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Renaissance?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Renaissance is under $959.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Renaissance?

The cheapest apartment in Renaissance is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Renaissance costs $1,591.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Renaissance?

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 34 regular apartments in Renaissance 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 Renaissance?

Cheap apartments in Renaissance have an average cost of $622 which is $969 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renaissance.

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