Pajarito

Albuquerque, NM

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Pajarito - Albuquerque, NM

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Located in the lush South Valley area of Albuquerque, Pajarito is steeped in history. The neighborhood gets its name from the historic Pajarito Land Grant, which gives it a particularly strong Spanish character. For most of the city's past, Pajarito consisted of large farms and open spaces, which are still reflected in the spacious plots and charming homes for rent today.

Despite its semi-rural feel, Pajarito provides easy access to I-25 for a quick commute to most of the city. When you're in the mood for a fun evening, head about 10 minutes south to Isleta Resort and Casino, which offers fine dining, live music, golf tournaments and more. For a more rustic experience, go just east over the Rio Grande River to the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, which offers hiking, birdwatching, and educational events, or take a workshop at the historic Gutierrez-Hubbell House, which offers regular classes on topics ranging from local history to gardening techniques.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rio Grande Valley State Park
  • Albuquerque Biological Park
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo
  • Tingley Beach
  • Roosevelt Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Albuquerque International Sunport

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† 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 2025.