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Area Guide

Nob Hill Albuquerque, NM

A vibrant community with quick access to Downtown Albuquerque

Suburban University Walkable

Nob Hill combines the vibrant life of modern Albuquerque with the historic charm of old Route 66. Located along Central Avenue, Nob Hill is close to the University of New Mexico, Presbyterian Hospital, and Downtown Albuquerque for an easy commute to some of the city's biggest employers.

Some of Albuquerque's most popular shops and restaurants are located in this neighborhood, including local favorite Kellys Brew Pub. Visit Zacatecas for some authentic Mexican food and tequila, then walk down Central Avenue to window-shop at stores selling everything from vintage clothing to comic books. Pick up supplies at La Montanita Co-op, one of Albuquerque's oldest organic groceries.

Nob Hill homes for rent are as varied as its residents, ranging from upscale lofts to charming antique bungalows. Residents can enjoy numerous parks and bike-friendly roads through the area, and the Sandia Mountains are just 20 minutes away by car.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Nob Hill is $1,118 for a studio, $1,175 for one bedroom, $1,530 for two bedrooms, and $2,860 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nob Hill has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 536 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,118/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 703 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,175/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 930 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,530/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,430 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,860/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Nob Hill

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Reviews of Nob Hill - Albuquerque, NM

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4.4 5 Reviews

Former Resident

9 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

Its pretty lit down in Nob Hill area. Plenty of restaurants and diners to choose from, as well as moderate shopping opportunities. It's a great place to spend time with friends at any hour.

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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 June 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.