Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Far West Side Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Tucson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson Apartments

5401-5405 Tucson Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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New Life Homes 4
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6600 Delia Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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5315 Yucca Cir NE
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5315 Yucca Cir NE

5315 Yucca Cir NEAlbuquerque, NM 87120

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Valle de Atrisco

9901 Ceja Vista Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121

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 Studio unit found at 9317 Central Ave priced from $795. El Campo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Outer Far West Side apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9317 Central AveWest StudiosStudio,1BA$795
El Campo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$902
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$941
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$948

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

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Far West Side area is the $1.66 price per square foot Jade Model at Diamond Mesa in the in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood starting from $1,936. The second greatest value Outer Far West Side apartment is the JADE Model at Via Verde starting at $2,075 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows 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.
Diamond MesaJade2BR,2.5BA$1.66
Via VerdeJADE2BR,2BA$1.83
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1.32
Cantata at the TrailsA1K Renovated1BR,1BA$2.30
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.77
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
El Campo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Outer Far West Side, Albuquerque, NM

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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 a cheap apartment in Outer Far West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Far West Side is under $1,581.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Far West Side is El Campo Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Outer Far West Side costs $2,995.

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 20 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 $233 which is $2,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Far West Side.

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