
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Side Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (71 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer West Side area of Albuquerque.


401 14th St NW

Millennium Flats

Bluewater Village

The Beach

Silver Moon Lodge

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508 5th St SW, Unit C

Villa Hermosa

6001 Montaño Rd NW

560 Estancia Dr NW
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Zocalo Lofts

Alvarado Apartments

370 Atrisco Dr SW

417 12th St SW

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Valley Apartments

Mesa Ridge Apartments

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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

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Aydan

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Taylor Ranch

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village
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1207 Barelas St SW

300 San Pasquale Ave NW

Del Rio Apartments

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

505 Central Lofts

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The Aubry

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Stride West

Villas @ Rio

523 Iron Ave SW

228 16th St NW
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505 Marble Ave NW

Tucson Apartments

Arcadia Courtyard

Candelaria Gardens

816 Coal Ave SW

El Sol

Sawmill Lofts

5315 Yucca Cir NE

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Canon de Arrowhead
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Adobe Manor Apartments

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Route 66 Headquarters

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Tierra Pointe

The Crossroads

Volcanes Commons
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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 | $945 | $749 | $1,800 |
| Outer West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $785 | $2,238 |
| Outer West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $895 | $3,523 |
| Outer West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $1,150 | $3,930 |
| Outer West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 71 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 Villa De San Felipe priced from $749. Millennium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Outer West Side apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa De San Felipe | 0 x 1 C | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Large Studio with Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo Casita | 2BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,094 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Place | Two Bed Two Bath Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Crescent Ridge | Willow | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo Casita | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Aubry | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Taylor Ranch | Maple (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Del Rio Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Mehran Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $1,094.
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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