Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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Sandia Heights, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sandia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sandia Heights area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Treehouse Apartments priced from $1,019. Tesoro on Spain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Sandia Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Treehouse ApartmentsCedarStudio,1BA$1,019
Tesoro on SpainA21BR,1BA$1,105
Mountain RunSandia1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia Heights, NM

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sandia Heights area is the $1.55 price per square foot Abo Model at Las Kivas Apartments in the in the Foothills neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Sandia Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Mesa Del Oso starting at $1,765 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sandia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Las Kivas ApartmentsAbo2BR,1BA$1.55
Mesa Del Oso2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
La Ventana2x2-10352BR,2BA$1.71
Tesoro on SpainC12BR,2BA$1.51
Altezza High DesertTogano1BR,1BA$2.06
QuincyBelltown Renovated1BR,1BA$1.94
EnclaveToulouse1BR,1BA$2.02
La Mirage Apartment HomesJemez1BR,1BA$1.83
Canoan VillageB1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.93
OverlookVista1BR,1BA$2.08

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Sandia Heights, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #88

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeastern Albuquerque, NM. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sandia Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sandia Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sandia Heights is at Treehouse Apartments listed at $1,019.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sandia Heights Apartment is $1,105 at Tesoro on Spain.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sandia Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sandia Heights is starting from $1,363 at Tesoro on Spain.

What is the most affordable Sandia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sandia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ottavo and starts from $1,823.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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