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

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1404 Carlisle Blvd SE

Nova Ridge

1111 Amherst Dr SE

200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A

8405 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit D
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305 Charleston St SE

Nova Point Gated Community

4211 Mesa Grande Pl SE

4849 Gibson Blvd SE

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429 Tennessee St NE

5704 Kathryn Ave SE

Executive West - Senior Community

Las Brisas
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Casa Placida

147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4

528 Charleston St SE, Unit 3

142 Rhode Island St SE
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7900-7904 Trumbull Ave SE

Patios - FREE Utilities+Standard Cable
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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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fair West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fair West Studio Apartments | $962 | $674 | $2,491 |
Fair West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $695 | $2,878 |
Fair West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $800 | $3,953 |
Fair West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $1,200 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 70 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fair West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Home @ Valencia | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!! | Sailor Interior Units | Studio,1BA | $699 |
The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $700 |
White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Madeira Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
Uptown Horizon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Nova Point Gated Community | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Casa dos Santos | Studio 520 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Northeastern | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
544 Chama St SE, Unit C | 544 Chama St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
200 Tennessee St NE, Unit 200 A | 200 Tennessee St NE | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4 | 147 General Arnold St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
8405 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit D | 8405 Trumbull Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Villa Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Loop @950 | 1x1 - 645 (920 Building) | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Home @ Valencia | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFair West, Albuquerque, NM
Ranked #175
Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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