Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Side Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (71 Rentals)

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property at 401 14th St NW

$760 - $825

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401 14th St NW

AlbuquerqueNM87104
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508 5th St SW, Unit C
$950
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508 5th St SW, Unit C

508 5th St SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Valley Apartments
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$1,028 - $1,705
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Valley Apartments

1812 Indian School Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Nine-O-Nine Apartments
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$1,095 - $1,395
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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

909 Tijeras Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Aydan
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$1,121 - $1,544
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Aydan

6000 Montano Plaza Dr NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Taylor Ranch
$1,279 - $1,585
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$1,279 - $1,585

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Taylor Ranch

5601 Taylor Ranch Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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The Aubry
$1,301 - $2,845
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The Aubry

9180 Coors Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Stride West
$1,310 - $2,586
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Stride West

6101 Sequoia Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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property at 523 Iron Ave SW

$1,475

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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523 Iron Ave SW

AlbuquerqueNM87102

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property at 505 Marble Ave NW

$1,500 - $2,400

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505 Marble Ave NW

AlbuquerqueNM87102
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Tucson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson Apartments

5401-5405 Tucson Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Arcadia Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Courtyard

1020 Park Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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816 Coal Ave SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Coal Ave SW

816 Coal Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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El Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol

1201 Iron Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Sawmill Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Lofts

1801 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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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

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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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Rainbow Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rainbow Apartments

4600 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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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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Tierra Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Pointe

6901-6901 Los Volcanes Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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The Crossroads
Studio Apartments

The Crossroads

315 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Volcanes Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Volcanes Commons

6901 Glenrio Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121

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Outer West Side, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West Side area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Villa De San Felipe priced from $749. Millennium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Outer West Side apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa De San Felipe0 x 1 CStudio,1BA$749
Millennium FlatsUnit Type AStudio,1BA$790
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$897
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$898
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Alvarado ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$979
Zocalo LoftsLarge Studio with BalconyStudio,1BA$1,025
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Iris1BR,1BA$1,054
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Side, NM

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West Side area is the $1.58 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Loft Model at Monterey Place in the in the Alamosa neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Outer West Side apartment is the Willow Model at Crescent Ridge starting at $1,721 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Monterey PlaceTwo Bed Two Bath Loft2BR,2BA$1.58
Crescent RidgeWillow3BR,2BA$1.67
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo Casita2BR,1BA$1.24
The AubryA71BR,1BA$1.62
Taylor RanchMaple (Premium)1BR,1BA$1.74
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.52
Del Rio ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.74
Mehran Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.75
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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Outer West Side, Albuquerque, NM

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West Side is under $1,059.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer West Side is Silver Moon Lodge which is listed at $956, while the average apartment in Outer West Side costs $1,897.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer 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 25 regular apartments in Outer 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 West Side?

Cheap apartments in Outer West Side have an average cost of $204 which is $1,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Side.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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