Apartments (Albuquerque, Rio Rancho: to rent, home, neighborhood)

[sunshine2507]

Hi everyone,
I have already made one post but have more to add and don't feel that I worded the other one very good.

I am moving to Albuquerque from out of state in the beginning of August. I have only been to Alb. one time but got a general idea of the different areas. I am trying to make arrangements to get a place prior to actually moving so we'll have a place to move right into when we get there. So it is tough because we won't actually get to see the place when we choose it. I'm looking for a two bedroom home or apartment to rent.

I have found some options in areas close enough to where we need to be and was wondering if any of you could tell me what you think of these places. Are they good, do they have a good or bad reputation? Is the neighborhood ok? Have a bug problem? Just anything you can possibly tell me about any of these, I would greatly appriciate.

Mountain Run on Eubank Boulevard, NE

The Silverado on Osuna Road, NE by San Mateo

La Mirage on Academy Road

The Villas at La Privada on San Mateo, NE

Oak Tree Park on Osuna/San Mateo

The Aspens on Eagle Ranch Road, NW

The River Walk/ La Paz on Calle Cuervo, NW
(was this where there was a murder+suicide on Ellison back in May? I remember while I was visiting that incident was on the news and occured at an apt complex by Ellison, but maybe it was a different complex, I don't know).

Also any thoughts on San Miguel Del Bosque on Coors, NW.? This place seems to offer more sq. footage at a little cheaper place.

Or are there any places you might recommend?

Sorry if this is annoying, I don't mean to be. I know I mentioned a lot of places... I don't know any locals and would really appriciate anything you can tell me.

Thank you so much!!

[rybert]

Lived @ The Silverado when my Dad "needed to be closer to work" (parents were getting a divorce). It was great when I was young... now I would think it would be good because of it's proximity to the freeways, Rio 24,restaurants, and all the young friends you will meet that will probably live in Rio Rancho.

[yukon]

Mountain Run is in a nice residential area and close to grocery stores, health clubs, etc. They were undergoing a major facelift in January, not sure if it's finished yet.

San Miguel Del Bosque is nice and has some of the neatest floor plans in town (IMO), BUT it's located at probably the most congested part of town, traffic-wise. If most of your business/work will be on the east side of the river, there are better spots.

[mortimer]

I lived in La Mirage whilst looking for a house.

It's a pretty good place with reasonable rates and decent tenants around.

You can walk to decent grocery shopping.

There is decent bus service from that location.

[Tim Rankin]

Sunshine - Although we never lived there, my 1st choice would be La Ventana near Academy & Tramway. The place is quiet [in a good way] and clean and has a nice vibe. Kind of a family environment [in a good way again]. Amazing views across the city, and across the street from an upscale shopping center. I've recommended this place before.