Cheap Homes for Rent in Bernalillo County, NM from $500 (28 Rentals)

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property at 2800 Vail Ave SE

2800 Vail Ave SE

AlbuquerqueNM87106

Cheapest Available Bernalillo County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bernalillo County, NM is a Studio unit found at Desert Creek Apartments in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood priced from $605. 1028 Alvarado Dr in the South San Pedro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bernalillo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Creek ApartmentsSRO-Sleeping room onlyStudio,1BA$605
1028 Alvarado Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$675
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$700
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$700
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
Loop @9500x1 - 410Studio,1BA$725
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsAspen - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$729
Brandywood Park - FREE UtilitiesSailor's Studio - FREE UtilitiesStudio,1BA$729
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740
Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer IncludedStudioStudio,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bernalillo County, NM

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bernalillo County area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Bernalillo County apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Aspen Ridge starting at $1,123 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the University Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bernalillo County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Taylor Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Aspen RidgeThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
Theta ApartmentsKaloSolo-Premium1BR,1BA$1.11
The Ridge2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
8309 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit B8309 Trumbull Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.09
200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A200 Tennessee St NE2BR,1BA$1.13
Tesota Four HillsB1R2BR,1BA$1.22
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03
1028 Alvarado Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernalillo County

What type of rentals are currently available in Bernalillo County?

There are currently 1564 Apartments for Rent in Bernalillo County, NM with pricing that ranges from $605 to $8,500. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bernalillo County ranging from $550 to $16,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bernalillo County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bernalillo County ranges from $550 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,582.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bernalillo County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bernalillo County range from $799 to $7,349, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,114.

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