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Albuquerque

Military/Federal · Southwest Cash Flow + Federal/Lab

Neighborhoods10

Strong buys8green rated

Conditional1amber rated

Avoid1red rated

Neighborhoods

10 entries

Strong BuyCash Flow (student)· Remote High
Nob Hill / UNM area
Albuquerque's historic Route 66 commercial district beside the University of New Mexico, with steady student, faculty, and young-professional demand and walkable Central Avenue amenities driving consistent cash flow.
Entry$280K-450K
Rent$1,600-2,300
Gross yield5-7%
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Strong BuyCash Flow Core· Remote High
Ventana Ranch / Northwest Heights
Master-planned Westside communities with newer stock, parks, and family amenities, drawing families and commuters who want modern homes at accessible prices with dependable demand.
Entry$300K-420K
Rent$1,700-2,150
Gross yield5-6%
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Strong BuyCash Flow Core· Remote High
Rio Rancho
A fast-growing separate city northwest of Albuquerque near Intel and the developing tech corridor, with newer stock, good schools, and strong family demand along the I-25 commuter route.
Entry$320K-440K
Rent$1,750-2,250
Gross yield5-7%
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Strong BuyDefensive Hold· Remote High
North Valley
A coveted area along the Rio Grande with mature trees, adobe homes, and semi-rural charm, drawing higher-income tenants who want space and character with city access, at relative value to the Foothills.
Entry$350K-650K
Rent$1,800-2,500
Gross yield4-6%
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Strong BuyCash Flow Core· Remote High
Northeast Heights
A large, family-oriented area with good schools, well-maintained parks, scenic views, and convenient amenities, drawing long-term tenants and keeping vacancy low across a deep single-family rental pool.
Entry$300K-450K
Rent$1,700-2,200
Gross yield4-6%
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Strong BuyDefensive Hold· Remote High
Sandia Heights / North Albuquerque Acres
Albuquerque's premier foothill neighborhoods at the base of the Sandia Mountains, with custom homes, panoramic views, and top schools, drawing affluent professionals and Sandia Labs staff for stable, low-turnover rentals.
Entry$450K-800K
Rent$2,000-2,800
Gross yield3-5%
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Strong BuyAppreciation· Remote Medium-High
Mesa del Sol
A master-planned southeast community finally hitting its stride, with new mixed-use development, infrastructure commitment, and proximity to the Kirtland/Sandia employment base driving long-term value.
Entry$300K-430K
Rent$1,700-2,200
Gross yield5-6%
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Strong BuyValue-Add· Remote Medium-High
Downtown / EDo / Wells Park
Revitalizing near-downtown historic districts with restored adobe and Craftsman homes, new commercial development, and ART transit access, drawing young professionals with restoration-and-rental upside.
Entry$200K-400K
Rent$1,400-2,000
Gross yield5-8%
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ConditionalCash Flow (value)· Remote Medium
South Valley
An affordable, culturally rich area along the Rio Grande with strong workforce rental demand and larger lots, offering the metro's better rent-to-price ratios and value-add upside for hands-on investors.
Entry$180K-300K
Rent$1,300-1,750
Gross yield6-8%
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Avoid (Remote Investors)Speculative· Remote Low
International District (deep value)
The lowest entry prices and highest paper yields in the city, in an area seeing some infrastructure investment but severe on-the-ground challenges.
Entry$150K-250K
Rent$1,150-1,550
Gross yield7-10%
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