
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (195 Rentals)
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448 Shorewood Dr NW

Encino Terrace Senior

401 14th St NW

Millennium Flats

Bluewater Village

513 Candelaria Rd NW

Citadel - Free Utilities

103 Maple St NE

Sage at 601
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La Vida Nueva

2121 Gold Ave SE

2120 Coal Ave SE

Silver Gardens Apartments

The Beach

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Union 505

1201 Dickerson Dr SE

1209 Dickerson Dr SE

Silver Moon Lodge

915 Walter St SE
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Zocalo Lofts

Peaks at Sandia View

233 63rd St NW

Alvarado Apartments

1237 Menaul Blvd NW

604 Arno St NE

Villa Hermosa
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Mesa Ridge Apartments

Lifestyles at Renaissance

1928 Buena Vista Dr SE

Tierra Linda

Four Seasons

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Odyssey Apartments

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

Taylor Ridge Apartments

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1207 Barelas St SW
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The Aspens

Del Rio Apartments

River Walk at Puerta de Corrales

410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit 1

410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit C

1521 Gold Ave SE

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Aydan

Eagle Ranch Apartments

Peaks at Los Ranchos
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Far Westside, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Far Westside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Westside Studio Apartments | $1,065 | $720 | $2,724 |
| Far Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $599 | $2,863 |
| Far Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $895 | $3,523 |
| Far Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,066 | $3,930 |
| Far Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,831 | $1,300 | $3,683 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 195 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Far Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Far Westside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far Westside area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes priced from $699. Encino Terrace Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Far Westside apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Encino Terrace Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Sage at 601 | 0 x 1 B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $844 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far Westside, NM
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far Westside area is the $1.28 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Far Westside apartment is the The Sandia Model at Villa Hermosa starting at $1,473 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far Westside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Sandia | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Links at High Resort | Rio Vista | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Arrowhead Ridge | Three Bed/Two Bath - 60% AMI | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 521-525 Cedar St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Red Rock Canyon Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far Westside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Far Westside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Far Westside is under $930.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far Westside?
The cheapest apartment in Far Westside is 2121 Gold Ave SE which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Far Westside costs $3,004.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far Westside?
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 40 regular apartments in Far Westside 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 Far Westside?
Cheap apartments in Far Westside have an average cost of $133 which is $2,871 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far Westside.
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