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

2816 Silver Ave SE

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

Princeton Hall Apartments
University Heights, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University Heights Studio Apartments | $878 | $638 | $1,536 |
University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $680 | $1,830 |
University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $986 | $2,309 |
University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $1,123 | $1,123 |
University Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $1,114 | $1,253 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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El Pueblo II Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
Cedars - Free Cable & Internet* | Yucca | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Villa de San Felipe | Fenway | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Aspen Ridge | Four Bedroom Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo-Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
El Pueblo II Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A | 412 Columbia Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The French Quarter | Renovated 1 x1 630 sqft. Going Quick, call to S... | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Villa de San Felipe | Fenway | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Cedars - Free Cable & Internet* | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
205 Stanford Dr SE, Unit 2B | 205 Stanford Dr SE | 1BR,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
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 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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