
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fair West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $825 (51 Rentals)


3433 Smith Ave SE

Cinnamon Tree

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544 Chama St SE, Unit C, Unit C

1033 Louisiana Blvd SE

Casa Placida

The Loop @950

209 Texas St NE

532 Ortiz Dr SE

5512 Eastern Ave SE
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Home @ Valencia

1117 Louisiana Blvd SE

127 Tennessee St SE

117-113 General Arnold St NE

3508 Eastern Ave SE

308 General Marshall St NE

Nova Ridge

520 Tennessee St NE

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1201 Palomas
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Pinewood Estates

508 Pennsylvania St SE

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Arlo Apartments

936 San Pedro Dr SE

928 San Pedro Dr SE

1326 San Pedro Dr SE, Unit B

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7900-7904 Trumbull Ave SE
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217 Pennsylvania St NE

Donna Ann Apartments

Warren Park Apartments

Virginia Rose Apartments

4605 Gibson Blvd SE

Manzano

Patios - FREE Utilities+Standard Cable

Skylight Apartments

233 Tennessee St NE

Uptown Gardens
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105 General Arnold St NE

1021 Alvarado Dr SE

Alvarado Square

Madeira Flats- Utilities Included!

Desert Park

500-504 Ortiz Dr SE

Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community

422 Rhode Island St SE

Aspen Plaza

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Fair West, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fair West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair West Studio Apartments | $991 | $645 | $2,398 |
| Fair West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $500 | $2,497 |
Fair West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $825 | $5,442 |
| Fair West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,200 | $2,100 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFair West, Albuquerque, NM
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fair West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fair West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fair West is under $823.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fair West?
The cheapest apartment in Fair West is The Loop @950 which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Fair West costs $1,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fair West?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Fair West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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