Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ladera West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (12 Rentals)

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5401-5405 Tucson Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ladera West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ladera West area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Tierra Pointe priced from $800. Volcanes Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $902. Here are the most affordable Ladera West apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tierra PointeA11BR,1BA$800
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$902
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$969
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Iris1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ladera West, NM

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ladera West area is the $2.41 price per square foot Corporate Suite UV Model at Andalucia Villas in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $3,920. The second greatest value Ladera West apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Canon de Arrowhead starting at $1,154 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Alamosa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ladera West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Andalucia VillasCorporate Suite UV3BR,2BA$2.41
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.54
Taylor Ranch1B: Maple (TR)1BR,1BA$1.58
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$1.39
AydanPinon Renovated1BR,1BA$1.81
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Iris1BR,1BA$1.74
Tierra PointeS1Studio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #181

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Ladera West Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ladera West Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Ladera West is Tierra Pointe which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Ladera West costs $2,155.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ladera 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 18 regular apartments in Ladera 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 Ladera West?

Cheap apartments in Ladera West have an average cost of $246 which is $1,909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ladera West.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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