El Parador
201 Yale Blvd SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87106
$1,100 - $1,525 | 1 Bed
Next to the University of New Mexico lies University Heights, a popular Albuquerque neighborhood filled with cultural and recreational opportunities. Locals and visitors alike enjoy charming cafes, shops, and eateries that all contribute to the neighborhood's lively atmosphere. Wellesley Park offers well-maintained tennis courts, golf courses, and serene green spaces, perfect for leisurely afternoon strolls or sports matches. University Heights is also known for its home aesthetics and unique architectural blend of Pueblo Revival and Streamline Moderne styles. With relatively affordable homes and rentals, this area attracts university staff, students, and professionals who benefit from the short commute to nearby employment centers. Central Ave and public transit options ensure easy commuting into and throughout the city.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in University Heights is $623 for a studio, $822 for one bedroom, $980 for two bedrooms, and $2,286 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Heights has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Studio
487 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$623/month
Average Rent
1 BR
632 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$822/month
Average Rent
2 BR
795 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$980/month
Average Rent
3 BR
0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,286/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
3,210
Communities
892,128
Units
830
Cities
688
Communities
186,255
Units
314
Cities
647
Communities
127,393
Units
258
Cities
618
Communities
106,288
Units
219
Cities
608
Communities
160,492
Units
232
Cities
547
Communities
127,669
Units
276
Cities
† 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.