# Desert Creek Apartments in Albuquerque, NM

As of Nov 2, 2026, Desert Creek Apartments in Albuquerque, NM lists studio to 3-bedroom apartments of 172 to 1,264 sq ft, with 18 available. Total monthly price $723–$1,480/mo across apartments, priced as of Nov 2, 2026.

Source: https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments

On this page:

- [About Desert Creek Apartments](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments#about)
- [Apartments at Desert Creek Apartments](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments#units)
- [Amenities at Desert Creek Apartments](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments#amenities)
- [Fees and move-in costs for Desert Creek Apartments](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments#fees)
- [Questions renters ask about Desert Creek Apartments](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments#questions)
- [Contact and office hours at Desert Creek Apartments](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments#contact)

**Metro:** [Albuquerque, NM](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm)

- [Call Desert Creek Apartments: 505-884-3752](tel:5058843752)
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## About Desert Creek Apartments

- **Address:** 4300 Pan American Freeway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- **Total monthly price:** $723–$1,480/mo
- **Prices checked:** Nov 2, 2026
- **Available:** 18 available
- **Layouts:** Studio–3 bed
- **Data last refreshed as of:** Nov 2, 2026
- **Page content last modified as of:** Nov 2, 2026

> Total monthly leasing price includes base rent and mandatory recurring fees. Variable utility costs (electricity, gas, water/sewer billed by third parties) and applicable state/local taxes are not included.
>
> Pricing is sourced from the community's listing data and is updated periodically; it may be delayed or differ from the current price. Confirm current pricing and availability with the community before applying.

Desert Creek Apartments is at 4300 Pan American Freeway NE in Albuquerque, NM. The community offers a pool, a fitness center, and a tennis court. It offers studio to 3-bedroom apartments across 6 floor plans.

## Apartments at Desert Creek Apartments

### Studio apartments at Desert Creek Apartments

Studio apartments: Total monthly price: $723–$1,000/mo · Size: 172–452 sq ft · Available: 10 available.

**Available studio apartments at Desert Creek Apartments, soonest move-in first**

| Apartment | Floor plan | Layout | Total monthly price | Sq ft | Availability | Virtual tour |
|-----------|------------|--------|-------|-------|--------------|--------------|
| [Apartment 0301](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0301--839ccfde47d07ec16d9ccf824cc17260) | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio · 1 Bath | $723/mo | 172 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 0304](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0304--ca26309ca9c9b7272e9676554b0a176b) | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio · 1 Bath | $723/mo | 172 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 0306](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0306--3405b3c172592cbe517d3536c256550d) | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio · 1 Bath | $723/mo | 172 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 0309](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0309--742f196e47935c93854d95fe4b7f878c) | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio · 1 Bath | $737/mo | 172 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 0296](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0296--46f2e25b534e5e5ab8e6c4aa6a4732d4) | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio · 1 Bath | $760/mo | 172 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 0113](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0113--d71fa36b633c15fff5d12855a73166a2) | The Sonoran | Studio · 1 Bath | $976/mo | 452 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 0138](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0138--0d94e27a413dce7d5662fccf5b5f2e7b) | The Sonoran | Studio · 1 Bath | $1,000/mo | 452 | Available Nov 4, 2026 | — |
| [Apartment 0305](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0305--f6299d7a8cba680950baba8b7e8432b5) | SRO-Sleeping room only | Studio · 1 Bath | $759/mo | 172 | Available Nov 10, 2026 | — |
| [Apartment 0134](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0134--cb647155daf104d55340607da6ed1c9f) | The Sonoran | Studio · 1 Bath | $1,000/mo | 452 | Available Dec 21, 2026 | — |
| [Apartment 0128](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0128--e6f098a02745cb7f75bdb1ace2a1fa54) | The Sonoran | Studio · 1 Bath | $1,000/mo | 452 | Available Dec 22, 2026 | — |

### 1 bedroom apartments at Desert Creek Apartments

1 bedroom apartments: Total monthly price: $1,275/mo · Size: 778 sq ft · Available: 3 available.

**Available 1 bedroom apartments at Desert Creek Apartments, soonest move-in first**

| Apartment | Floor plan | Layout | Total monthly price | Sq ft | Availability | Virtual tour |
|-----------|------------|--------|-------|-------|--------------|--------------|
| [Apartment 0186](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0186--fa36aae03c4b90f7888bc80e33a755e7) | The Mojave | 1 Bed · 1 Bath | $1,275/mo | 778 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 0206](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0206--f3fc8ee2c2ada5dbee52a025568390eb) | The Mojave | 1 Bed · 1 Bath | $1,275/mo | 778 | Available Dec 21, 2026 | — |
| [Apartment 0182](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0182--80e370d4aa0425334096808c8f596c9d) | The Mojave | 1 Bed · 1 Bath | $1,275/mo | 778 | Available Jan 5, 2027 | — |

### 2 bedroom apartments at Desert Creek Apartments

2 bedroom apartments: Total monthly price: $1,372–$1,470/mo · Size: 1,003–1,264 sq ft · Available: 3 available.

**Available 2 bedroom apartments at Desert Creek Apartments, soonest move-in first**

| Apartment | Floor plan | Layout | Total monthly price | Sq ft | Availability | Virtual tour |
|-----------|------------|--------|-------|-------|--------------|--------------|
| [Apartment 0322](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0322--74c1861db590af8b065d2922ce45ad69) | The Kalahari | 2 Bed · 2 Bath | $1,372/mo | 1,003 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 0263](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0263--23561da3bdbf55e2c80e84f6ba160132) | The Sahara | 2 Bed · 2 Bath | $1,426/mo | 1,264 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 0253](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0253--43a4bc5c4c911927261d3573fbcf3b90) | The Sahara | 2 Bed · 2 Bath | $1,470/mo | 1,264 | Available Nov 13, 2026 | — |

### 3 bedroom apartments at Desert Creek Apartments

3 bedroom apartments: Total monthly price: $1,480/mo · Size: 1,264 sq ft · Available: 2 available.

**Available 3 bedroom apartments at Desert Creek Apartments, soonest move-in first**

| Apartment | Floor plan | Layout | Total monthly price | Sq ft | Availability | Virtual tour |
|-----------|------------|--------|-------|-------|--------------|--------------|
| [Apartment 0248](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0248--0413bfd7ae99b51005dfcc93f4961318) | The Arabian | 3 Bed · 2 Bath | $1,480/mo | 1,264 | Available now | — |
| [Apartment 0258](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/0258--858eb9cf21b3dd9c9309d9e43687c87d) | The Arabian | 3 Bed · 2 Bath | $1,480/mo | 1,264 | Available now | — |

[See every apartment at Desert Creek Apartments, available or not](https://a.peek.us/albuquerque-nm/albuquerque/desert-creek-apartments/apartments)

## Amenities at Desert Creek Apartments

### Community amenities

- airCon
- Black appliances
- Breakfast bar
- Built-in storage
- Central air conditioning
- dishwasher
- fitness
- Fitness Center
- Hardwood flooring
- Hot tub
- Laundry center
- Outdoor Pool
- patioBalcony
- pets
- pools
- Private patio
- Separate dining area
- smokeFree
- Tennis Court
- Theater room
- Wall-to-wall carpet
- Washer and dryer hook up
- washerDryer

## Fees and move-in costs for Desert Creek Apartments

### Mandatory fees

**One-time fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Administrative Fee | $200 | Amount to facilitate move-in process for a resident. |
| Application Fee | $50 per applicant | Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. |
| Holding Deposit (Refundable) | $100 | Amount to hold rental home off the market at time of application. Amount applied to security deposit and/or amounts owed upon application approval. Refundable per terms of application. |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | $200–$1,500 | Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. · Price varies based on screening conditions. |

**Monthly fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Pest Control Services | $3 | Amount for pest control services. |
| Trash Services - Hauling | $20 | Amount for shared trash/waste services. |
| Utility - Electric | $61 | Amount for provision and consumption of electricity. |
| Utility - Gas | $30 | Amount for provision and consumption of natural gas. |
| Utility - Water/Sewer | $50 | Amount for provision and/or consumption of water and sewer services |
| Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party | Varies | Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice. · Price varies based on amount of coverage. |

### Optional fees

**One-time fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Pet Fee | $400 | Amount to facilitate authorized pet move-in. |

**Monthly fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Parking | $30 | Amount for parking space/services. May be subject to availability. |
| Pet Rent | $45 | Monthly amount for authorized pet. |
| Renters Liability/Content - Property Program | $14.50 | Amount to participate in the property  Renters Liability Program. |
| Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance | $10.75 | Amount for not maintaining required Renters Liability Policy. |
| Storage Space Rental | $20–$50 | Amount for usage of optional storage space. May be subject to availability. · Price varies based on floor plan type/size. |

**Fees with another or unstated recurrence**

| Fee | Amount | Recurrence | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| Access Device - Replacement | $55 | Per occurrence | Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. |
| Common Area/Clubhouse Deposit (Refundable) | $300 | Per occurrence | Amount to rent a shared community amenity space. Refund processed in accordance with amenity/clubhouse rental agreement. May be subject to availability. |
| Common Area/Clubhouse Rental | $300 | Per occurrence | Amount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhouse. May be subject to availability. |
| Early Lease Termination/Cancellation | 200% | Per occurrence | Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges. |
| Intra-Community Transfer Fee | $350 | Per occurrence | Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within community. |
| Late Fee | 5% | Per occurrence | Amount for paying after rent due date;  per terms of lease. |
| Legal/Eviction Fees | Varies | Per occurrence | Amount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations. · Price varies based on type of non-compliance. |
| Pet/Animal - Lease Violation | $50 | Per occurrence | Amount for violation of community policies related to pet or assistance animal. |
| Returned Payment Fee (NSF) | $75 | Per occurrence | Amount for returned payment. |
| Trash Administrative Fee | $25 | Per occurrence | Amount to manage trash service billing. |

## Questions renters ask about Desert Creek Apartments

### How much is rent at Desert Creek Apartments in Albuquerque?

Total monthly price ranges from $723 to $1,480/mo. By bedroom: Studio $723–$1,000/mo; 1 bedroom $1,275/mo; 2 bedroom $1,372–$1,470/mo; 3 bedroom $1,480/mo. Total monthly leasing price includes base rent and mandatory recurring fees. Variable utility costs (electricity, gas, water/sewer billed by third parties) and applicable state/local taxes are not included. Pricing is sourced from the community's listing data and may not reflect current rates — confirm with the community.

### What fees does Desert Creek Apartments in Albuquerque charge?

Required: Pest Control Services $3 monthly; Trash Services - Hauling $20 monthly; Utility - Electric $61 monthly; Utility - Gas $30 monthly; Utility - Water/Sewer $50 monthly; Administrative Fee $200 one-time; Application Fee $50 per applicant one-time; Holding Deposit (Refundable) $100 one-time; Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party Varies monthly; Security Deposit (Refundable) $200–$1,500 one-time. Optional: Access Device - Replacement $55 per occurrence; Common Area/Clubhouse Deposit (Refundable) $300 per occurrence; Common Area/Clubhouse Rental $300 per occurrence; Early Lease Termination/Cancellation 200% per occurrence; Intra-Community Transfer Fee $350 per occurrence; Late Fee 5% per occurrence; Legal/Eviction Fees Varies per occurrence; Parking $30 monthly; Pet/Animal - Lease Violation $50 per occurrence; Pet Fee $400 one-time; Pet Rent $45 monthly; Renters Liability/Content - Property Program $14.50 monthly; Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance $10.75 monthly; Returned Payment Fee (NSF) $75 per occurrence; Storage Space Rental $20–$50 monthly; Trash Administrative Fee $25 per occurrence. Individual apartments may owe additional fees. Pricing is sourced from the community's listing data and may not reflect current rates — confirm with the community.

### What floor plans does Desert Creek Apartments in Albuquerque have?

Studio to 3-bedroom apartments, 172–1,264 sq ft.

### How many apartments are available at Desert Creek Apartments in Albuquerque?

18 apartments are available.

### Do apartments at Desert Creek Apartments in Albuquerque have in-unit laundry?

Yes, Desert Creek Apartments lists Washer and dryer hook up.

### Does Desert Creek Apartments in Albuquerque have a pool or fitness center?

Desert Creek Apartments has fitness, Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, and pools.

### What are the leasing office hours and phone number at Desert Creek Apartments in Albuquerque?

Call 505-884-3752.

## Contact and office hours at Desert Creek Apartments

**Phone:** 505-884-3752
**Address:** 4300 Pan American Freeway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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