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Barelas Neighborhood Guide Albuquerque, NM
About
Barelas is a historic neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, filled with rich culture, vibrant art, and strong community ties. It is situated just south of Downtown Albuquerque, bordered by the Rio Grande River to the west and cut through by the historic Route 66. The neighborhood is home to the Barelas Coffee House, a local favorite for New Mexican cuisine, and the iconic Rail Yards Market which showcases local artisans, farmers and musicians.
What You Will Love about Barelas, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Barelas brims with local charm and is renowned for its close-knit community vibe, colorful murals, and strong sense of local history.
- Food lovers will enjoy the authentic New Mexican cuisine at the Barelas Coffee House, a legendary local staple.
- You will appreciate the vibrant energy of the Rail Yards Market, which offers locally-produced food, art, and music.
- Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the ease of access to the nearby Rio Grande River and the lush greenery of the Rio Grande Valley State Park.
What’s Nearby
Barelas is conveniently located to Downtown Albuquerque, offering easy access to bustling nightlife, entertainment, and dining. Nearby attractions include the Albuquerque BioPark and its zoo, aquarium, and botanical gardens. The iconic Route 66 runs right through Barelas, adding a historic touch to the neighborhood.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle in Barelas is relaxed and community-driven, with a strong focus on celebrating local culture and history. The neighborhood hosts frequent events like farmer's markets and art shows, appealing to those who enjoy a vibrant local scene. With its close proximity to Downtown Albuquerque, residents can also easily enjoy a more urban lifestyle.
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Rental Trends in Barelas
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | $713 | $740 | $740 | $975 | $1000 | $1025 | $1050 | $1075 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 245 restaurants, 23 grocery stores, and 28 parks within a mile of the Barelas neighborhood.
Bar X Brand Beef JerkyRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
120 Trumbull Ave SE
- J & D Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.4 miles
120 Trumbull Ave SE
- Rail Yards Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
777 1ST St SW
- Stadium Super Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
1312 Broadway Blvd SE
- Country Club Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
1002 Coal Ave SW
- Country Club Food Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
1002 Coal Ave SW
- Bar X Brand Beef Jerky
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
120 Trumbull Ave SE
- J & D Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.4 miles
120 Trumbull Ave SE
- Rail Yards Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
777 1ST St SW
- Stadium Package Liquors
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.6 miles
1306 Broadway Blvd SE
- Stadium Super Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
1312 Broadway Blvd SE
- Vital Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Health Food Store
•0.7 miles
926 Coal Ave SW
McDonald'sDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1523 4th St SW
- El Taco Riendo
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1423 4th St SW
- Barelas Coffee House
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1502 4th St SW
- Sonic Drive-In
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.1 miles
531 Bridge Blvd SW
- Red Ball Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1301 4th St SW
- El Taco De Mexico
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Tex-Mex Restaurant
•0.2 miles
1123 4th St SW
Circle KRetail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
511 Bridge Blvd SW
- Ruppe B Drug
Retail, Drugstore
•0.4 miles
807 4th St SW
- Good To Go
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.6 miles
1401 Broadway Blvd SE
- Good 2 Go - 1401 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.6 miles
1401 Broadway Blvd SE
Albuquerque Botanical GardenBusiness and Professional Services, Home Improvement Service, Landscaper and Gardener, Community and Government, Government Building, Government Department, Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.6 miles
903 10th St SW
- Family Dollar Store
Retail, Discount Store
•0.7 miles
613 Broadway Blvd SE
Eddie Garcia ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
Cromwell Ave SW
- Tingley Field Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
913 Atlantic Ave SW
- Hazeldine Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
800 3rd St NW
- South Broadway Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
264 Garfield Ave SE
- Albuquerque Botanical Garden
Business and Professional Services, Home Improvement Service, Landscaper and Gardener, Community and Government, Government Building, Government Department, Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.6 miles
903 10th St SW
- Albuquerque Biological Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
903 10th St SW
Petting ZooArts and Entertainment, Zoo
•0.1 miles
1407 4th St SW
- Small Engine Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
1413 4th St SW
- Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.2 miles
1701 4th St SW
- National Hispanic Cultural Center
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, Art Museum
•0.2 miles
1701 4th St SW
- Globalquerque
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.2 miles
1701 4th St SW
- Albuquerque Journal Theatre
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.2 miles
1701 4th St SW
Jakes 4th Street Barber ShopBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.1 miles
1423 4th St SW
- Valero
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.1 miles
511 Bridge Blvd SW
- Kids Planet Child Development Center
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
1202 4th St SW
- Pena's Martin Barber Shop
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.3 miles
1015 4th St SW
- Spin Cycle Bridge
Business and Professional Services, Laundromat
•0.5 miles
715 Bridge Blvd SW
- ALON
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.5 miles
800 Bridge Boulevard Southwest
Rueda 505 Latin Dance CompanySports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.2 miles
1701 4th St SW
Chavez Martial Arts AcademySports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.6 miles
823 Bridge Blvd SW
- East San Jose Swimming Pool
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•0.6 miles
2015 Galena St SE
- Keshet Dance Co.
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.7 miles
214 Coal Ave SW
- Shockwave Defense
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.7 miles
637 Broadway Blvd SE
- Flamenco Works
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.7 miles
1010 Coal Ave SW
Lions, Tigers and BeersDining and Drinking, Brewery
•0.6 miles
903 10th St SW
- Nexus Blue Smokeho
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, Brewery
•0.6 miles
1511 Broadway Blvd SE
- Sidetrack Brewing Co
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery
•0.7 miles
413 2nd St SW
- Monks' Corner
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.8 miles
205 Silver Ave SW
- Safe House Distilling Co.
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Distillery, Restaurant
•0.8 miles
616 Gold Ave SW
- Boese Brothers Brewing
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.9 miles
601 Gold Ave SW
- The Tannex
Community and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
1417 4th St SW
- Barelas Community Center
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.4 miles
801 Barelas Rd SW
- South Broadway Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.6 miles
1025 Broadway Blvd SE
- Christina Kent Early Childhood Center
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
423 3rd St SW
- Dennis Chavez Community Center
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.9 miles
715 Kathryn Ave SE
- Albuquerque City Government Main Library Albuquerque
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
501 Copper Ave NW
- Fire Department Employment Info
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
724 Silver Ave SW
- Albuquerque City Government Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
724 Silver Ave SW
- Albuquerque Fire Station 1
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
724 Silver Ave SW
- Fire Marshals Office
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
724 Silver Ave SW
- Moriarty Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.0 mile
201 Broadway Blvd SE
- Moriarty Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.0 mile
201 Broadway Blvd SE
Barelas Apartments and Rentals
27 Rental properties in Barelas, Albuquerque, NM.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 4% | 13% |
| utilities | 2% | 6.2% |
| food | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| transportation | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| healthcare | 1.4% | 4.2% |
Barelas Demographics
Barelas Reviews
Area Has Litter
No
Say 5 of 5 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 5 of 5 renters
Near Downtown
Yes
Say 4 of 5 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 4 of 5 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 4 of 5 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 3 of 5 renters
Barelas Transportation
Very Walkable
Very Bikeable
Some Transit
Herzog Transit Service
Other
100 Iron Ave SE
Amtrak & Greyhound Station
Train Stop
320 1st St SW
Greyhound Bus Lines
Other
320 1st St SW
Source: foursquare.com
Amtrak & Greyhound Station
Train Stop
320 1st St SW
Amtrak Station ABQ
Train Stop
320 1st St SW
Alvarado Transportation Center
Train Stop
100 1st St SW
Source: foursquare.com
Herzog Transit Service
Other
100 Iron Ave SE
Greyhound Bus Lines
Other
320 1st St SW
Abq Ride
Other
100 1st St SW
Source: foursquare.com
Barelas Schools
- 5/10
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 6/10
Coronado Dual Language Magnet Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 1/10
School On Wheels Magnet High School
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK, K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- 6/10
William W And Josephine Dorn Charter Community School
Grades K-5 • Charter
- 6/10
Grades 9-12 • Charter