The Orchards
247 U.S. 550,
Bernalillo, NM 87004
$1,350 - $1,480 | 1-2 Beds
Bernalillo
Bernalillo, NM
Area Guide
A great location on the Rio Grande
Mountains
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Great Views
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Riverfront
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Historic
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Outdoors
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Commutes
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Follow I-25 north from Albuquerque about 15 miles and you'll discover the fascinating town of Bernalillo. Situated along the Rio Grande with fantastic views of the Sandia Mountains, the history of this little community dates back to 1695, when it was founded by Don Diego de Vargas. Even the town's festivals have a long history -- the Las fiestas De San Lorenzo, held every year in August, has been taking place for more than 300 years.
Bernalillo is near some fascinating destinations. The Coronado Historic Site on Bernalillo's west side preserves the ruins of the Kuaua Pueblo, dating to about 1325. Visitors can walk the interpretive trail, which leads through the ruins to a reconstructed kiva. Several kiva murals were discovered during an archeological dig in the 1930s; these murals are considered some of the best Pre-Columbian art ever discovered in North America. The Santa Ana Star Casino offers more than 1,475 slot machines and 20 game tables, along with five restaurants, a lounge, and an event center. The nearby Cibola National Forest covers 1.6 million acres, ideal for rock climbing, camping, and hiking.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bernalillo, NM is $1,361 for one bedroom, $1,622 for two bedrooms, and $1,859 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bernalillo has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,361/month
650 Sq Ft
House
$2,110/month
1,596 Sq Ft
Transportation
43
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
36
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
106 Students
8
Public
Grades 3-5
302 Students
3
Public
Grades PK-2
256 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 6-8
412 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
806 Students
4
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Coronado State Monument
- Balloon Fiesta Park
- Albuquerque Balloon Museum
- Sandia Peak Tramway
- Sandia Peak
Military Bases
Airports
- Albuquerque International Sunport
- Santa Fe Regional
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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.
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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.