Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fair West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (70 Rentals)

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Warren Continental
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warren Continental

1000 Louisiana Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
Furnished
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3409 Crest Ave SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

3409 Crest Ave SE

3409 Crest Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106

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3400 Crest Ave SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

3400 Crest Ave SE

3400-3408 Crest Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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436 Utah St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

436 Utah St NE

436 Utah St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Warren Park Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Warren Park Apartments

900 Continental Loop SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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126 Charleston St NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

126 Charleston St NE

126-130 Charleston St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Yucca House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yucca House

1015 Valencia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Casa Del Rey Sur
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Rey Sur

112 Cardenas Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Donna Ann Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donna Ann Apartments

7905-8021 Marquette Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Fair Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Plaza Apartments

5901 Alice Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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The Loop @950
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Loop @950

950 Louisiana Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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420 Jefferson St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 Jefferson St NE

420 Jefferson St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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1028 Alvarado Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Alvarado Dr

1028 Alvarado DrAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Manzano
2 Bedroom Apartments

Manzano

129-149 Manzano St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108

Fair West - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Albuquerque

Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Albuquerque by our Local Expert Esther Lombardi. See how it ranks!

Fair West, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fair West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fair West area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Home @ Valencia priced from $695. FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Fair West apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Home @ Valencia1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$695
FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!!Sailor Interior UnitsStudio,1BA$699
The Villas @ UptownStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$700
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
Nova RidgeS1Studio,1BA$725
Madeira CourtStudioStudio,1BA$749
Uptown HorizonStudioStudio,1BA$799
Nova Point Gated Community0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Casa dos SantosStudio 520Studio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair West, NM

As of October 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fair West area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Northeastern in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Fair West apartment is the 544 Chama St SE Model at 544 Chama St SE, Unit C starting at $900 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Trumbull Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fair West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
544 Chama St SE, Unit C544 Chama St SE2BR,1BA$1.11
200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A200 Tennessee St NE1BR,1BA$0.94
147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4147 General Arnold St NE1BR,1BA$1.15
8405 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit D8405 Trumbull Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.03
Villa Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03
Casa de Sierra Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
The Loop @9501x1 - 645 (920 Building)1BR,1BA$1.33
Home @ Valencia1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fair West, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #175

Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for East Central Albuquerque. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Fair West Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fair West?

The cheapest apartment in Fair West is Home @ Valencia which is listed at $695, 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 39 regular apartments in Fair West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fair West?

Cheap apartments in Fair West have an average cost of $181 which is $1,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fair West.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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