Santa Fe is nestled between a mountain range and a forest within the Albuquerque area of New Mexico. Santa Fe is actually the capital of New Mexico, and has a wonderful downtown area that is bustling with business and commercial retailers. Santa Fe has the highest elevation of capitals in the nation, and has a unique appeal to it. Many love the residential areas which are loaded with tall trees and great rental housing accommodations. People who like this area also tend to price Albuquerque condo rentals but find that states like Santa Fe have a very distinct feel that makes it one of a kind.