Alta Monte

Albuquerque, NM

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Alta Monte - Albuquerque, NM

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Low-key neighborhood just minutes from UNM.

Affordable Parks Quiet University Area

Alta Monte is a small, quiet neighborhood in central Albuquerque, just a few blocks north of the University of New Mexico campus. The close proximity to campus, along with the affordable rental rates for houses and apartments, makes this an appealing community for college students, faculty, and staff members.

Nearby schools, parks, and sports facilities also draw families to the neighborhood as well. Over the years, several breweries have cropped up in the area, proving to be popular hangouts for locals as well as folks from all around town.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Alta Monte is $848 for a studio, $1,060 for one bedroom, and $1,129 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alta Monte has increased by 7.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 444 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $848/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 529 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,060/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 623 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,129/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

28

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

70

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • UNM Observatory
  • Geology Museum
  • Meteorite Museum
  • Rio Grande Community Farm
  • Roosevelt 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 2025.