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Highlights

  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Exceptional customer service
  • State of the art fitness center
  • 24 hour maintenance service
  • 24 hour laundry center
  • Residential neighborhood

Location

4501 Shepard Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA|McKinley
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Management

Reliant Group Management, LLC

Leasing office

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Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm MT

Property Overview

The Arbors offers a strong overall rental experience with an 8.2 rating, driven by excellent amenities, a competitive price-to-value balance, and a highly convenient location. It also stands out for its quiet, residential setting, attentive customer service, 24-hour maintenance and laundry, plus nearby highly rated schools and a large photo set that helps renters get a clear sense of the property.

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

8.2
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, The Arbors is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Arbors has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Social life
  • Wellness

Floor plans

The YuccaStudio1 bath288 sqft$475–$480 /moEfficiency apartment.
The JuniperStudio1 bath440 sqft$530–$555 /mo3 units availableStudio Apartment.
The Aspen1 bed1 bath451 sqft$555–$575 /mo3 units availableJunior One Bedroom.
The Ponderosa1 bed1 bath611 sqft$600 /mo3 units availableOne Bedroom One Bath.
The Cottonwood2 bed1 bath576 sqft$640 /mo1 unit availableTwo Bedroom One Bath.

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Amenities for The Arbors

Apartment Amenities

Trash IncludedUtilities/Sewer
Water

Tech

High Speed Internet Access

Building

Fitness Center

Grounds

Swimming Pool

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenanceCourtesy Patrol
On-Site ManagementProfessional Onsite Management

Neighborhood

Convenient To Public Transportation
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Surface Lot

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Building details

Property details

Year built1972
Units297
Lease terms3–13 months
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About The Arbors

HomeApartments in AlbuquerqueMcKinley The Arbors

The Arbors is a unique community offering a location that is undeniably one of the best addresses in Albuquerque. Close to downtown, uptown and the freeway, yet quiet and serene in our tucked away residential neighborhood. We offer studio, one and two bedroom homes that have a unique homelike feel to them. Come home and enjoy one of our three refreshing pools or extinguish your stress in our state of the art fitness center. Our 24 hour clothes center allows you the opportunity to take care of laundry at your convenience. Our 24 hour maintenance service and exceptional customer service make you feel welcome and will make you glad to call us your home.


Year Built: 1972

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.
8.2
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, The Arbors is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Arbors has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Arbors
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, The Arbors is a great option for renters looking for apartments in McKinley. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·10A 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.
The Arbors stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Arbors 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 The Arbors 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.
The Arbors 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.

The Arbors is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 5 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 3 internet service provider options nearby

Social life

  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • 106 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 280 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs
  • 14 health/wellness centers nearby
  • On-site pool or spa

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 The Arbors compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near The Arbors

CABQ McKinley Child Development Center

3401 monroe st ne

albuquerque, NM, 87110

PKPublic

Bel-Air Elementary School

4725 candelaria rd ne

albuquerque, NM, 87110

PK, K-5Public
C

CABQ Governor Bent Pre - Kindergarten Center

5700 hendrix ne

albuquerque, NM, 87108

PKPublic

UNM Children's Psychiatric

1001 yale blvd ne

albuquerque, NM, 87106

PK, K-12Public

Continuation School

5100 2nd st nw

albuquerque, NM, 87106

PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood

McKinley | Albuquerque, NM

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Albuquerque near 4501 Shepard Rd Ne

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 4501 Shepard Rd Ne, Albuquerque

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

4/10
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

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

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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