Uptown, Albuquerque, NM

Uptown Neighborhood Guide Albuquerque, NM

About

Uptown Albuquerque, New Mexico is a vibrant and chic neighborhood known for its shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The area boasts of the bustling ABQ Uptown, a sleek outdoor mall featuring high-end retailers and trendy eateries. Uptown is conveniently located near major highways like I-40, providing easy access to the rest of the city. It's a diverse district that caters to several lifestyles ranging from young professionals to families.

What You Will Love About Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Uptown offers diverse dining options, from trendy eateries to casual family restaurants.
  • It's a shopping haven, hosting the large outdoor mall ABQ Uptown and the Coronado Center.
  • Uptown residents appreciate its close proximity to major highways, allowing for easy commutes.
  • It's an entertainment hub, complete with movie theaters and vibrant nightlife options.

What’s Nearby

Uptown Albuquerque is close to the Midtown/University neighborhood, known for the University of New Mexico and the bustling Central Avenue. It is a short drive away from the Old Town, an area famed for its historic adobe buildings, museums, and the ABQ BioPark Zoo.

Lifestyle

Uptown Albuquerque offers a lively and cosmopolitan lifestyle with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Its proximity to parks and the University of New Mexico gives it a balanced and active atmosphere, catered to both families and young professionals.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 283 restaurants, 35 grocery stores, and 18 parks within a mile of the Uptown neighborhood.

  • SHOPPING
    Target

    Retail, Big Box Store

    0.2 miles

    2120 Louisiana Blvd NE

  • GROCERY
    Trader Joe's

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.3 miles

    2200 Uptown Loop NE

  • SHOPPING
    Winrock Town Center

    Retail, Shopping Mall

    0.4 miles

    2100 Louisiana Blvd NE

  • GROCERY
    Brenda's Perfect Peanut Brittle

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Candy Store, Grocery Store

    0.5 miles

    2325 San Pedro Dr NE

  • SHOPPING
    Coronado Center

    Retail, Shopping Plaza

    0.5 miles

    6600 Menaul Blvd NE

  • SHOPPING
    The Honest Image

    Retail, Shopping Mall

    0.6 miles

    7107 Prospect Pl NE

Uptown Apartments and Rentals

84 Rental properties in Uptown, Albuquerque, NM.

  • Sedona Ridge property

    $915+

    Sedona Ridge

    1–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    485–1290 Sqft

    Contact for Availability

  • Boulevard 2500 property

    $800+

    Boulevard 2500

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    331–1022 Sqft

    7 Units Available

  • Three Fountains property

    $945+

    Three Fountains

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    417–1100 Sqft

    6 Units Available

  • Uptown Horizon property

    $725+

    Uptown Horizon

    Studio–1 Beds • 1 Bath

    420–520 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • Aspen Plaza property

    $895+

    Aspen Plaza

    1–2 Beds • 1 Bath

    680–870 Sqft

    7 Units Available

  • The Villas @ Uptown property

    $725+

    The Villas @ Uptown

    Studio–1 Beds • 1 Bath

    450–560 Sqft

    5 Units Available

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare 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%

Uptown Demographics

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Uptown Reviews

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  • Busy Streets

    No

    Say 4 of 4 renters

  • Area Has Kids Play Outside

    Yes

    Say 3 of 4 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 3 of 4 renters

  • Mostly Older Buildings

    No

    Say 3 of 4 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 3 of 4 renters

  • Near Schools

    Yes

    Say 3 of 4 renters

Uptown Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

73/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Very Bikeable

83/100
Bike Score®

Uptown Schools