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El Pueblo/Madeira Apts

1015 Cardenas Dr SE Apt 5, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

Information verified April 18, 2026ยทWe re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

El Pueblo/Madeira Apts comprises 107 low-income units in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a mix of 42 studios, 61 one-bedroom, and 4 two-bedroom apartments. The property has been in service since 2005 and is financed through tax-exempt bonds and 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. This multifamily community serves households in Bernalillo County.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by City of Albuquerque Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist
Closed

A family's income cannot exceed 80 percent of Albuquerque's median income. Preferences include involuntarily displaced, victims of natural disaster, those needing to avoid reprisals, employed/students/job training, disabled, or elderly applicants.

Last verified February 27, 2026
Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist
Closed

A family's income cannot exceed 50 percent of Albuquerque's median income. Preferences include involuntarily displaced, victims of natural disaster, those needing to avoid reprisals, employed/students/job training, disabled, or elderly applicants.

Last verified February 27, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated April 18, 2026

Property Details

Total Units
107
Studio
42
1 Bedroom
61
2 Bedroom
4

Fair Market Rent - Bernalillo County, NM

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

BedroomsFMR
Studio/Efficiency$828
1 Bedroom$1,005
2 Bedroom$1,222
3 Bedroom$1,722
4 Bedroom$2,064

Income Limits - Bernalillo County, NM

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person
Extremely Low (30%)
$14,200
Very Low (50%)
$23,650
Low (80%)
$37,800
2 Persons
Extremely Low (30%)
$17,420
Very Low (50%)
$27,000
Low (80%)
$43,200
3 Persons
Extremely Low (30%)
$21,960
Very Low (50%)
$30,400
Low (80%)
$48,600
4 Persons
Extremely Low (30%)
$26,500
Very Low (50%)
$33,750
Low (80%)
$54,000
5 Persons
Extremely Low (30%)
$31,040
Very Low (50%)
$36,450
Low (80%)
$58,350
6 Persons
Extremely Low (30%)
$35,580
Very Low (50%)
$39,150
Low (80%)
$62,650
7 Persons
Extremely Low (30%)
$40,120
Very Low (50%)
$41,850
Low (80%)
$67,000
8 Persons
Extremely Low (30%)
$44,550
Very Low (50%)
$44,550
Low (80%)
$71,300

Tax Credit Program Details

Year Placed in Service
2005
LIHTC Credit Type
4%
Low-Income Units
107 / 107
Funding Programs
Tax-Exempt Bond
Designations
Qualified Census Tract

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Albuquerque, NM?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Bernalillo County, NM is: $828 (Studio), $1005 (1BR), $1222 (2BR), $1722 (3BR), $2064 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like El Pueblo/Madeira Apts is typically 30% of household income or less.

What size apartments are available at El Pueblo/Madeira Apts?+

El Pueblo/Madeira Apts offers the following unit types: 42 Studio, 61 One-Bedroom, 4 Two-Bedroom units, for a total of 107 units.

What is the price range for apartments in Albuquerque, NM?+

Based on Fair Market Rent for Bernalillo County, the estimated price range is: 1-bedroom: $1005, 2-bedroom: $1222. Actual rent at El Pueblo/Madeira Apts may be lower for income-eligible households.

Is there a waitlist for El Pueblo/Madeira Apts?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Bernalillo County, NM?+

For a 4-person household in Bernalillo County, NM, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $33,750, Low Income (80% AMI): $54,000. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at El Pueblo/Madeira Apts?+

El Pueblo/Madeira Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.

Who manages El Pueblo/Madeira Apts?+

El Pueblo/Madeira Apts is managed by . You can reach them at .

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Contact Information

Walk Score

Very Walkable

70
Walk
36
Transit
79
Bike

Nearby Schools

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Location

Bernalillo County, NM

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