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Highlights

  • Private backyard
  • Urban living
  • Near downtown
  • Easy access
  • Charming and spacious 1-bedroom apartment

Location

521 Adams St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA|Highland Business
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Management

Odyn Management

Leasing office

(505) 200-9644

Property Overview

521 Adams earns an impressive overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3 out of 10, with high scores in price, amenities, and location, reflecting excellent value and quality of living. The property is well-situated near downtown and offers easy access to various amenities, including 121 nearby restaurants and excellent schools within walking distance. Additionally, it features 25 photos to provide prospective renters with a clear view of its offerings, promoting transparency and trustworthiness.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 521 Adams is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 521 Adams has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath800 sqft$1,200 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to your new home in Albuquerque, NM! This charming 2-bedroom apartment offers a blend of comfort and convenience. With a full bathroom, new carpeting, and beautiful wood floors, this space is designed to make you feel right at home. The apartment is pet-friendly and features a backyard, perfect for your furry friends. The location is unbeatable, being close to Kirkland, UNM, UNM Hospital, Presbyterian, and CNM. It's also near downtown, providing easy access to a variety of restaurants, shopping centers, and a laundromat. The proximity to the highway makes commuting a breeze. The apartment is also equipped with a swamp cooler, ensuring your comfort during the warmer months. Experience the best of Albuquerque living in this delightful apartment.

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Amenities for 521 Adams

Apartment Amenities

CarpetCharming
Hardwood FloorNew Carpet
One BedroomSwamp Cooler
WaterWood Floors

Appliances

FridgeOven
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Grounds

BackyardOutdoor Space
Yard

Neighborhood

Close to LaundromatNear Downtown
Near RestaurantNear Shopping
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 521 Adams

HomeApartments in AlbuquerqueHighland Business 521 Adams

Welcome to your new home in Albuquerque, NM! This charming 2-bedroom apartment offers a blend of comfort and convenience. With a full bathroom, new carpeting, and beautiful wood floors, this space is designed to make you feel right at home. The apartment is pet-friendly and features a backyard, perfect for your furry friends. The location is unbeatable, being close to Kirkland, UNM, UNM Hospital, Presbyterian, and CNM. It's also near downtown, providing easy access to a variety of restaurants, shopping centers, and a laundromat. The proximity to the highway makes commuting a breeze. The apartment is also equipped with a swamp cooler, ensuring your comfort during the warmer months. Experience the best of Albuquerque living in this delightful apartment.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 521 Adams is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 521 Adams has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 521 Adams
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
521 Adams stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
521 Adams goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including backyard. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 521 Adams receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
521 Adams is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 521 Adams does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
521 Adams provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

521 Adams is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 121 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 256 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 521 Adams compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Highland Business

2-bedroom apartments at 521 Adams cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Highland Business.

Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Highland Business
Albuquerque
A table of studio rental data trends in Albuquerque
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$775
March 2024$775
April 2024$767
May 2024$772
June 2024$774
July 2024$771
August 2024$775
September 2024$777
October 2024$781
November 2024$794
December 2024$796
January 2025$800
February 2025$800
March 2025$800
April 2025$794
May 2025$785
June 2025$795
July 2025$795
August 2025$793
September 2025$800
October 2025$800
November 2025$800
December 2025$796
January 2026$798
A table of studio rental data trends in Highland Business
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$835

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near 521 Adams

Zia Elementary School

440 jefferson st ne

albuquerque, NM, 87108

PK, K-5Public
A-

Highland Autism Center

220 monroe sw

albuquerque, NM, 87108

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Albuquerque near 521 Adams St Ne

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 521 Adams St Ne, Albuquerque

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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