Silver Hill

Albuquerque, NM

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Silver Hill - Albuquerque, NM

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A historic gem near colleges and downtown

Historic Charming Convenient College Town Affordable Scenic

Silver Hill is a longstanding neighborhood considered to be one of Albuquerque’s historic treasures. The neighborhood is situated between the University of New Mexico and the Central New Mexico Community College Main Campus, making Silver Hill a popular choice for students, faculty, and staff seeking a rental close to campus.

Silver Hill’s rental options range from apartments to houses nestled along quiet residential streets. Although the community is largely residential, locals enjoy quick access to an array of restaurants and coffeehouses in the northeastern portion of the neighborhood along Central Avenue Southeast/U.S. Route 66.

Roosevelt Park is situated in the southern stretches of Silver Hill, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation close to home. Another big part of Silver Hill’s allure is its convenience to Downtown Albuquerque, which sits just two miles west of the neighborhood, affording many residents short commute times and quick access to a variety of shops, markets, restaurants, attractions, and events.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Silver Hill is $678 for a studio, $821 for one bedroom, $961 for two bedrooms, and $948 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Silver Hill has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 315 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $678/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 572 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $821/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 743 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $961/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,072 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $948/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

84

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

46

Some Transit

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

84

Very Bikeable

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roosevelt Park
  • Geology Museum
  • Meteorite Museum
  • UNM Observatory
  • Museum of Southwestern Biology

Military Bases

Airports

  • Albuquerque International Sunport

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