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Montecito

5800 Harper Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

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Special offer! Holiday Savings! 1 MONTH FREE + $500 HOLIDAY CASH!* From $999/mo. (*Move-in by 12/31/25. On approved credit. Restrictions apply. Subject to change.)

Apartment building

Studio-2 beds

Available units

Price may not include required fees and charges

Price may not include required fees and charges.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
1022 1 bd, 1 ba Floor plan	562	Now	$999
1010 1 bd, 1 ba Floor plan	562	Now	$999
115 Studio, 1 ba Floor plan	413	Dec 8	$1,010
708 1 bd, 1 ba Floor plan	600	Dec 15	$1,146
1110 1 bd, 1 ba Floor plan	562	Now	$1,185
802 2 bd, 1 ba Floor plan	819	Now	$1,189
504 2 bd, 1 ba Floor plan	819	Now	$1,189
1111 1 bd, 1 ba Floor plan	562	Dec 19	$1,215
2BD, 2BTH 2 bd, 2 ba Floor plan	819	Now	$1,275+

What's special

Modern apartments

Welcome Home to Montecito! Montecito offers modern apartments in Academy Acres North Albuquerque, NM in Bernalillo County with the finest amenities. Visit our website for more information.

Office hours

Day	Open hours
Mon - Fri:	9 am - 6 pm
Sat:	10 am - 5 pm
Sun:	1 pm - 4 pm

Neighborhood: Academy Acres North

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Suburban Calm
Serene suburban setting with space, comfort, and community charm.
Commuter Friendly
Streamlined routes and connections make daily commuting simple.
Green Spaces
Scenic trails and gardens with private, less-crowded natural escapes.
Dining Scene
From casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.

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Set in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights, 87109 blends suburban calm with mountain views, low humidity, and plenty of sunshine. Established neighborhoods hug green corridors like Arroyo del Oso Park and Golf Course and Loma del Norte Park, with paved arroyo and North Diversion Channel trails popular for biking and dog walks. Daily convenience is easy along Academy, San Mateo, and Wyoming: pick up groceries at Smith’s or Whole Foods, grab coffee at Satellite Coffee or Starbucks, and explore local eats from Nexus Brewery & Restaurant to El Patron; gyms include Del Norte Sports & Wellness and nearby national fitness clubs, while big-box shopping lines the Jefferson/Paseo del Norte corridor and the Journal Center business district sits next door. Quick access to I‑25 and Paseo del Norte makes commuting simple, and weekenders reach the Sandia foothills in minutes. Recent Zillow Market Trends show a median rent around $1,400 over the past few months, with most listings typically ranging about $1,050–$2,000.

Areas of interest

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Near Montecito

Diverse eateries nearby include Trombino's Bistro Italiano, Thai Vegan and Budai Gourmet Chinese, known for Asian-fusion comfort food, all within a 5-minute walk away.
Century Rio 24, a blockbuster movie theater known for its huge screens, surround sound and comfortable seating, is a 5-minute drive away.
La Cumbre Brewing Company, known for its high-caliber craft beers, rotating pale ales and inviting atmosphere, is 10 minutes away by car.
La Luz Trail, accessed via the Sandia Peak Tramway, challenges serious hikers with a scenic trail that reaches 10,000 feet at its summit, just a 15-minute drive away.