
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rio Grande Blvd Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (22 Rentals)
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Union 505

1325 San Andres Ave NW

528-600 Candelaria Rd NW

Peaks at Sandia View

4419 10th St NW

3924 3rd St NW

5315 10th Ct NW

505 Headingly Ave NW

4619 9th St NW

Valley Apartments

Stride West

611 Woodland Ave NW

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Rio Grande Blvd, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rio Grande Blvd?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rio Grande Blvd Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $831 | $1,445 |
Rio Grande Blvd 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $700 | $1,988 |
Rio Grande Blvd 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $950 | $3,465 |
Rio Grande Blvd 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $1,378 | $4,055 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rio Grande Blvd Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Rio Grande Blvd Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rio Grande Blvd area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Union 505 priced from $831. Peaks at Sandia View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Rio Grande Blvd apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $831 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1-640 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Stride West | a10a | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Grande Blvd, NM
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio Grande Blvd area is the $2.29 price per square foot Type C Model at Griegos Farms in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Rio Grande Blvd apartment is the E 2/2 Model at Poblana Place starting at $1,750 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Grande Blvd apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Griegos Farms | Type C | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
Poblana Place | E 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Aydan | Sage Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Las Mananitas Apartments | Lennox | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Peaks at Los Ranchos | Desert Breeze | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | 1x1 Market 647 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Rio Grande Blvd Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
17 / 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 Rio Grande Blvd Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rio Grande Blvd?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rio Grande Blvd is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rio Grande Blvd?
The cheapest apartment in Rio Grande Blvd is Peaks at Sandia View which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Rio Grande Blvd costs $2,192.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rio Grande Blvd?
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 6 regular apartments in Rio Grande Blvd that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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