Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (8 Rentals)

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Princeton Hall Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Hall Apartments

318-320 Princeton Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Columbian Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbian Apartments

208 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Kachina Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kachina Apartments

301 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Columbia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Apartments

205-209 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at El Pueblo II Apartments priced from $716. Cedars - Free Cable & Internet* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*Yucca1BR,1BA$850
Villa de San FelipeFenway1BR,1BA$996

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, NM

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $0.92 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at Aspen Ridge in the in the University Heights neighborhood starting from $1,114. The second greatest value University Heights 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 University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen RidgeFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.92
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
Marquee Village ApartmentsKaloDuo-Premium2BR,1BA$1.59
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03
412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A412 Columbia Dr SE1BR,1BA$1.50
The French QuarterRenovated 1 x1 630 sqft. Going Quick, call to S...1BR,1BA$1.68
Villa de San FelipeFenway1BR,1BA$1.76
Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*Juniper1BR,1BA$1.79
205 Stanford Dr SE, Unit 2B205 Stanford Dr SE1BR,1BA$1.90

Getting Around the University Heights Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?

The cheapest apartment in University Heights is El Pueblo II Apartments which is listed at $716, while the average apartment in University Heights costs $1,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights?

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 1 regular apartments in University Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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