
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (29 Rentals)
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Encino Terrace Senior

Silver Gardens Apartments

Union 505

Comanche Wells

Citadel - Free Utilities
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Via Apartments

Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

The Beach

Villa de San Felipe
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Silver Moon Lodge

Imperial

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Tesota Morningside

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Arroyo Vista
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Villas Del Cielo

309 Columbia Dr SE, Unit B
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Santa Barbara Martineztown, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Martineztown Studio Apartments | $1,063 | $559 | $1,800 |
| Santa Barbara Martineztown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $725 | $2,125 |
| Santa Barbara Martineztown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $1,010 | $2,750 |
| Santa Barbara Martineztown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $1,331 | $3,195 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Santa Barbara Martineztown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Barbara Martineztown area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments priced from $559. Silver Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Santa Barbara Martineztown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Creek Apartments | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio,1BA | $559 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $744 |
| Comanche Wells | S1 | Studio,1BA | $788 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type B | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Rock Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Via Apartments | Studio TC | Studio,1BA | $801 |
| Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara Martineztown, NM
As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Barbara Martineztown area is the $1.39 price per square foot Renovated 2-Bedroom B Model at Glo Apartments in the in the Netherwood Park neighborhood starting from $1,508. The second greatest value Santa Barbara Martineztown apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Barbara Martineztown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Apartments | Renovated 2-Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 309 Columbia Dr SE, Unit B | 309 Columbia Dr SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Arroyo Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Mont 44 Apartments | 1 bedroom Renovated MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (60%) | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Via Apartments | Studio TC | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSanta Barbara Martineztown, Albuquerque, NM
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Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Barbara Martineztown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Barbara Martineztown is under $897.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Santa Barbara Martineztown costs $1,485.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Barbara Martineztown?
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 61 regular apartments in Santa Barbara Martineztown 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 Santa Barbara Martineztown?
Cheap apartments in Santa Barbara Martineztown have an average cost of $490 which is $995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara Martineztown.
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