Union 505
801 Locust Pl NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87102
$779 - $1,696
Studio - 2 Beds
East Albuquerque encompasses a vast swath of land stretching from Interstate 25 east out towards Carnuel. There’s a great number of neighborhoods that fall under the East Albuquerque moniker, including Nob Hill and the University of New Mexico. There are plenty of restaurants, stores, and entertainment hotspots to explore, including the Expo New Mexico, a popular events venue where you’ll find festivals and fairs all year round.
There’s a plethora of rental options available, including upscale and affordable apartments, long-standing single-family homes, and more contemporary residential developments too.
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in East Albuquerque is $814 for a studio, $980 for one bedroom, $1,197 for two bedrooms, and $1,428 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Albuquerque has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Studio
407 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$814/month
Average Rent
1 BR
626 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$980/month
Average Rent
2 BR
904 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,197/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,159 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,428/month
Average Rent
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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 November 2025.