
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ladera West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (29 Rentals)
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Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ladera West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera West Studio Apartments | $840 | $840 | $840 |
| Ladera West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $785 | $2,053 |
| Ladera West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $895 | $3,523 |
| Ladera West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $1,150 | $3,930 |
| Ladera West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ladera West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Ladera West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ladera West area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Tierra Pointe priced from $905. Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $964. Here are the most affordable Ladera West apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
| Taylor Ranch | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,286 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,502 |
| Andalucia Villas | Antequera | 1BR,1BA | $1,785 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ladera West, NM
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ladera West area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Canon de Arrowhead in the in the Alamosa neighborhood starting from $1,154. The second greatest value Ladera West apartment is the Antequera Model at Andalucia Villas starting at $1,785 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ladera West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Andalucia Villas | Antequera | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Taylor Ranch | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLadera West, Albuquerque, NM
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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 Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! which is listed at $964, while the average apartment in Ladera West costs $2,395.
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 19 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 $208 which is $2,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ladera West.
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