Allaso High Desert
6701 Tennyson St NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
$1,638 - $2,964 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
High Desert Albuquerque, NM
One of Albuquerque’s most upscale communities nestled in the mountains with jaw-dropping views
Scenic
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Suburb
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Upscale
Resting beside the Sandia Mountain, High Desert is one of Albuquerque’s most upscale neighborhoods. High Desert is perfect for residents who want to be surrounded by natural beauty at all times, boasting pueblo-style mansions, impressive Mediterranean single-family homes, and luxury apartments for rent amongst hills and mountainous terrain. Naturally, outdoor enthusiasts adore this neighborhood because of its proximity to the mountains. In their free time, you’ll find your new neighbors exploring mountain trails or hitching a ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway for awe-inspiring views of the city and access to ski slopes and cozy eateries. Renters of all ages will fall in love with this beautiful community, but families adore being part of a high-performing school district. High Desert feels secluded but is convenient to several commercial centers and major destinations in the city including Downtown Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico. U.S. Highway 556 and Interstate 40 make traveling around the city a breeze.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in High Desert is $1,695 for one bedroom, $1,811 for two bedrooms, and $2,285 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in High Desert has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
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1 BR
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790 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,695/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,094 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,811/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,250 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,285/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly High Desert - Albuquerque, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in High Desert - Albuquerque, NM, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in High Desert - Albuquerque, NM are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in High Desert - Albuquerque, NM from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Albert G. Simms Park
- Sandia Peak Tramway
- Sandia Peak
- Albuquerque Balloon Museum
- Balloon Fiesta 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.