Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Far West Side Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Stride West
$1,204 - $2,490
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Stride West

6101 Sequoia Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Diamond Mesa
$1,622 - $10,075
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Diamond Mesa

2300 Diamond Mesa Trl SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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$1,700

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6232 Dennison Rd SW

AlbuquerqueNM87121
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Tucson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson Apartments

5401-5405 Tucson Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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5315 Yucca Cir NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

5315 Yucca Cir NE

5315 Yucca Cir NEAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Canon de Arrowhead
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canon de Arrowhead

1700 Market St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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New Life Homes 4
1 Bedroom Apartments

New Life Homes 4

6600 Delia Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121

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Adobe Manor Apartments
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Adobe Manor Apartments

7412 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Tierra Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Pointe

6901-6901 Los Volcanes Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Route 66 Headquarters
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Route 66 Headquarters

9317 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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El Campo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Campo Apartments

5800 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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Volcanes Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Volcanes Commons

6901 Glenrio Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Valle de Atrisco
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valle de Atrisco

9901 Ceja Vista Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121

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Ceja Vista Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ceja Vista Senior 55+

10001 Ceja Vista Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Crescent Ridge
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Ridge

8200 Bridge Blvd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Nuevo Atrisco
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nuevo Atrisco

201 Unser Blvd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121

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Outer Far West Side, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Far West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Far West Side area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Generations at West Mesa priced from $439. Tierra Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $842. Here are the most affordable Outer Far West Side apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Generations at West MesaOne Bedroom 584 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$439
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$842
Crescent RidgeJuniper1BR,1BA$952
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1,050
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,154
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Manzano2BR,2BA$1,199
City View1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,255
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,364
Diamond MesaSapphire1BR,1BA$1,622

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Far West Side, NM

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Far West Side area is the $1.67 price per square foot Verdant Model at Via Verde in the in the Paradise Hills neighborhood starting from $2,235. The second greatest value Outer Far West Side 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 Outer Far West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Via VerdeVerdant2BR,2.5BA$1.67
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest!3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.07
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Manzano2BR,2BA$1.34
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1.19
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.71
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.37
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Crescent RidgeJuniper1BR,1BA$1.74
Tierra PointeS1Studio ,1BA$1.99

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New Mexico, including Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Far West Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Far West Side?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Far West Side is Generations at West Mesa which is listed at $439, while the average apartment in Outer Far West Side costs $3,469.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Far West Side?

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 16 regular apartments in Outer Far West Side 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 Outer Far West Side?

Cheap apartments in Outer Far West Side have an average cost of $270 which is $3,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Far West Side.

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