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For the OP - have you already moved or still looking? It was unclear whether you were definitely renting for now, or looking to buy a house? If you are renting, then issues with the style of the houses, etc., may be less important. Most apartment complexes are pretty standard, and you're not locked into the same committment with style, yards, neighbors/community, etc. You can always move.
I looked at Broadstone Towne Center in the SE area. I didn't get the best impression of the surrounding area itself in terms of things close by for groceries, things for kids, etc. Inside the gated complex would be nice, though... pools, small playground, fitness center, etc. The management is pretty standard/uniform as there are multiple Broadstone properties in the city (the same like were in Atlanta). And it would be close to the airport. I don't know about your rent requirements, but theses would be some of the highest in the city. As long as you're not trying to travel West to East during rush hour, my understanding is that many other kid-friendly areas are all within 30 minutes drive.
To Hedlock, treegirl and others who might be looking at neighborhoods-
I've always enjoyed Cherry Hills. Generally there is a nice spacing between houses and nice areas in which to walk. I don't know this for a fact, but my guess is that it is one of the safest areas in town.
If you find that appealing, either for its features, location, or distance from what you need, you might also consider Peppertree. It is another area I pretty much always champion, (just west of Tramway on Spain). While it is not a gated community, it, like Cherry Hills is walled off from the adjacent major streets, so there is more of a development feel.
A good friend lives in Academy Estates, and it is similar to the neighborhoods above. Safe, at least as I know, nice spaces, privacy.
Now you're not going to have acerage but 1/3 acre is not uncommon.
If you enjoy trails for hiking, walking and some for biking, the areas east of Tramway are generally nice, also safe, and trails and paths are literally all over the place. They're not all as expensive, by a long shot, as High Desert. From what I have seen, the closer you are to the open space the more expensive the homes will be. There are pockets of huge homes intespersed with more modest ones.
The downtown area can be a lot of fun for newcomers if you're really looking for a true taste of Albuquerque - easy access to downtown, Nob Hill, the Bosque, Botanical Gardens, Marble Brewery, I-25/40, etc. - the list goes on. Look around Lead and Silver, between 9th and 14th. Super quiet, pretty cheap and you'd have relatively quick access to the Sunport area. Stuff East of Old Town between Central and Mountain can be pretty nice as well - some really cool neighborhoods. And again, good access to all kinds of great stuff. I lived in the NE Heights once (Montgomery/Eubank area). I feel way better living downtown - feels more like New Mexico. But, I think it comes down to personal preference. This has been said a million times, but coming for a visit and feeling your way around is a really good idea. And you can always move once you know the city better. Good luck & welcome! Albuquerque rules! Best city on the planet.
Cornflakes, what are some apartment complexes in that area?
Um...let's see. The Alvarado apartments on Lead are pretty cool - right downtown, basically. Or, if you want something super-cool and ritzy and want to pay a lot, you could live in a loft at the old Albuquerque High School. If you're not into complexes, check craigslist for casita's. Lots of the older-construction homes downtown have them.
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