
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Side Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $444 (80 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer West Side area of Albuquerque.


Millennium Flats

Sage at 601

412 10th St SW

1325 San Andres Ave NW

Bluewater Village

Silver Moon Lodge

Zocalo Lofts

216 63rd St 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer West Side Studio Apartments | $1,008 | $795 | $1,800 |
| Outer West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $799 | $2,344 |
| Outer West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $925 | $3,546 |
| Outer West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,250 | $3,930 |
| Outer West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $1,400 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 80 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 1 Bed unit found at Sage at 601 priced from $799. Tierra Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $807. Here are the most affordable Outer West Side apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage at 601 | 1 x 1 A | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $807 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1,003 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Hacienda South | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Side, NM
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West Side area is the $1.67 price per square foot Juniper Model at Q @ Bosque Trail in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,565. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q @ Bosque Trail | Juniper | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Crescent Ridge | Acacia | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Phoenix Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Del Rio Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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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 $1,190.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Side?
The cheapest apartment in Outer West Side is Sage at 601 which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Outer West Side costs $1,478.
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 24 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 $171 which is $1,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Side.
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