
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Side Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (40 Rentals)
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Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included

9317 Central Ave

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Adobe Manor Apartments
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Imperial

Zocalo Lofts

Volcanes Commons

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Canon de Arrowhead

Tierra Pointe
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Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!

Villa Hermosa

560 Estancia Dr NW

370 Atrisco Dr SW

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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

6001 Montaño Rd NW

Alvarado Apartments

Taylor Ranch

Aydan

917 Headingly Ave NW
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Outer West Side, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer West Side Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $740 | $2,398 |
Outer West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $730 | $2,588 |
Outer West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $895 | $3,500 |
Outer West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $799 | $4,954 |
Outer West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $1,300 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer West Side Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included priced from $740. 9317 Central Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Outer West Side apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included | Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
9317 Central Ave | West Studios | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Zocalo Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $948 |
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $968 |
Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Side, NM
As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Side area is the $1.50 price per square foot Amazing Model at 873-895 Silver Ave SW in the in the Hunning Highland neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Outer 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 West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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873-895 Silver Ave SW | Amazing | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Las Mananitas Apartments | Lennox | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Valley Apartments | River Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Side?
The cheapest apartment in Outer West Side is Volcanes Commons which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in Outer West Side costs $2,450.
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 22 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 $256 which is $2,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Side.
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