Albuquerque Acres West Homes for Rent

Albuquerque Acres West, located about 11 miles northeast of downtown, is a suburban neighborhood known for its modern Craftsman- and Pueblo Revival-style homes built between the 1990s and early 2000s. These homes often feature earth-toned stucco, hipped-and-gabled roofs, and rock-edged foundations, with many properties sitting on up to quarter-acre lots. The area is home to mid-level professionals working at Kirtland Air Force Base and companies like Netflix. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10. Students in the area attend highly rated schools, including North Star Elementary, Desert Ridge Middle, and La Cueva High, which is renowned for its college preparation and sports achievements. For recreation, residents enjoy the 67-acre North Domingo Baca Park, which offers paved trails, a skate park, and sports fields. The North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center provides exercise classes and youth and senior programs. Local dining and entertainment options include Tin Can Alley ABQ, featuring 11 merchants and live music, and the Heights Summerfest at North Domingo Baca Park. Shoppers can visit retailers along State Route 423 and Smith's grocery store 2 miles south. The neighborhood is well-connected via State Route 423 and Alameda Boulevard, with easy access to downtown Albuquerque and the Albuquerque International Sunport airport, 14 miles south.