
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vista Grande Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (7 Rentals)
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Volcanes Commons

Tierra Pointe
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Villa Hermosa

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Vista Grande, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vista Grande?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Grande Studio Apartments | $1,071 | $840 | $1,500 |
| Vista Grande 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $902 | $2,125 |
| Vista Grande 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $1,073 | $3,899 |
| Vista Grande 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $1,232 | $3,885 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Vista Grande Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Vista Grande Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vista Grande area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Volcanes Commons priced from $902. Tierra Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $936. Here are the most affordable Vista Grande apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $936 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vista Grande, NM
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vista Grande area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Vista Grande apartment is the The Pueblo Casita Model at Villa Hermosa starting at $1,163 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vista Grande apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo Casita | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Las Mananitas Apartments | Lennox | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest! | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Taylor Ranch | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Del Rio Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vista Grande Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Vista Grande?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Vista Grande is under $1,331.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vista Grande?
The cheapest apartment in Vista Grande is Volcanes Commons which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in Vista Grande costs $2,120.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Vista Grande?
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 34 regular apartments in Vista Grande 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 Vista Grande?
Cheap apartments in Vista Grande have an average cost of $257 which is $1,863 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vista Grande.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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