La Vida Nueva
1200 Dickerson Dr SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87106
$800 - $1,234
Studio - 2 Beds
Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo
Albuquerque, NM
Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo - Albuquerque, NM Area Guide
The Heart of the University of Mexico’s sports scene provides quick access to Route 66 nightlife
Great Location
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University
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Sports
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Stadiums
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Nightlife
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Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo is a mecca for sports lovers. This small neighborhood is home to several sports stadiums and parks. The University of New Mexico has several facilities in the area, including the Santa Ana Star Field and Dreamstyle Arena. Isotopes Park, a minor league baseball stadium, and Duke City BMX Park are also located here.
The neighborhoods in the area truly capture the beauty of New Mexico. Jaw-dropping sunsets with hues of purple, orange, and pink melt over Spanish style and pueblo revival houses and modern apartments each day. Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo offers a great location near the University of Mexico, which is only a five-minute drive away. Experience nightlife just moments away in the heart of Albuquerque along Central Avenue, which is also a part of the historic Route 66. This section of the Mother Road has a night scene for every taste, from lively college sports bars to sophisticated gastropubs. Salt and Board serves charcuterie & pressed sandwiches alongside wine and craft beer for a relaxed vibe while Effex Nightclub offers a rooftop bar perfect for dancing the night away.
Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo is a great place to call home whether you’re a college student looking for convenient housing or a sports fan who wants quick access to the biggest games of the season.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo is $800 for a studio, $1,644 for one bedroom, $1,614 for two bedrooms, and $2,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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400 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$800/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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771 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,644/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,069 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,614/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,331 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,015/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo - Albuquerque, NM is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo - Albuquerque, NM offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo - Albuquerque, NM provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo - Albuquerque, NM from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roosevelt Park
- Geology Museum
- Meteorite Museum
- UNM Observatory
- Museum of Southwestern Biology
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.