Alvarado Apartments
611 Lead Ave SW,
Albuquerque, NM 87102
$1,221 - $1,950 | Studio - 2 Beds
Along the mighty Rio Grande lies Albuquerque's Barelas neighborhood, about a mile west of downtown. Many of the apartments, townhomes, and condos for rent stand at the northern end of the Barelas neighborhood along Hazeldine, Coal, and Iron Avenues. Prospective residents find an abundance of swimming pools and even a few warm-weather trees throughout the residential area.
An array of local businesses and eateries call Barelas home, but locals love to go less than a half mile west for the authentic Mexican food served at El Paisa, just across the river on Bridge Boulevard. For residents who like to stay active, the Albuquerque Country Club at West Park borders Barelas' northwest end, offering golf, tennis, and other amenities to members.
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Barelas is $1,106 for a studio, $650 for one bedroom, $954 for two bedrooms, and $1,710 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barelas has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Studio
525 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,106/month
Average Rent
1 BR
528 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$650/month
Average Rent
2 BR
746 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$954/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,199 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,710/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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