Rock Creek
3135 Comanche Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87107
$799 - $1,140
Studio - 2 Beds
Alta Monte
Albuquerque, NM
Alta Monte - Albuquerque, NM Area Guide
Low-key neighborhood just minutes from UNM.
Affordable
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Parks
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Quiet
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University Area
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Alta Monte is a small, quiet neighborhood in central Albuquerque, just a few blocks north of the University of New Mexico campus. The close proximity to campus, along with the affordable rental rates for houses and apartments, makes this an appealing community for college students, faculty, and staff members. Nearby schools, parks, and sports facilities also draw families to the neighborhood as well. Over the years, several breweries have cropped up in the area, proving to be popular hangouts for locals as well as folks from all around town.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Alta Monte is $668 for a studio, $891 for one bedroom, and $953 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alta Monte has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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582 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$668/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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581 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$891/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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471 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$953/month
Average Rent
Transportation
65
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
28
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
70
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- UNM Observatory
- Geology Museum
- Meteorite Museum
- Rio Grande Community Farm
- Roosevelt Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Albuquerque International Sunport
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.