High Desert

Albuquerque, NM

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High Desert - Albuquerque, NM Area Guide

One of Albuquerque’s most upscale communities nestled in the mountains with jaw-dropping views

Scenic • Suburb • Upscale • Mountain • Outdoors •

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in High Desert is $1,617 for one bedroom, $1,809 for two bedrooms, and $2,181 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in High Desert has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 790 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,617/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,094 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,809/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,250 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,181/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

Top Apartments in High Desert

Allaso High Desert

Allaso High Desert

6701 Tennyson St NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

$1,647 - $2,963 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

La Ventana

La Ventana

12200 Academy Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

$1,465 - $2,089

1-3 Beds

Allegro at Tanoan

Allegro at Tanoan

6601 Tennyson St NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

$1,414 - $2,790

1-3 Beds

Altezza High Desert

Altezza High Desert

6000 Cortaderia St NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

$1,515 - $4,385

1-3 Beds

13200 Bighorn Rd NE

13200 Bighorn Rd NE

13200 Bighorn Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

$3,175 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Houses for Rent in High Desert

13200 Bighorn Rd NE

13200 Bighorn Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

$3,175 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 3 Baths | 12 Month Lease

6105 Bancroft Ct NE

6105 Bancroft Ct NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

$3,300

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths

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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.