Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Side Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Tucson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson Apartments

5401-5405 Tucson Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Arcadia Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Courtyard

1020 Park Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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New Life Homes 4
1 Bedroom Apartments

New Life Homes 4

6600 Delia Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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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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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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The Crossroads
Studio Apartments

The Crossroads

315 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Sterling Downtown
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Downtown

800 Silver Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Casitas de Colores
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casitas de Colores

215 Lead Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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The Franz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Franz

1716 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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120 10th St NW
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

120 10th St NW

120 10th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Old Town Casitas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Town Casitas

200 Rio Grande Blvd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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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 Millennium Flats priced from $740. Route 66 Headquarters has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Outer West Side apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Millennium FlatsUnit Type AStudio,1BA$740
Route 66 Headquarters2025 StudiosStudio,1BA$850
Villa de San FelipeChelseaStudio,1BA$850
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$889
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$897
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$902
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$947
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Alvarado ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$969
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Side, NM

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Side area is the $1.59 price per square foot Grand Platinum Model at Valley Apartments in the in the Rancho Encantado neighborhood starting from $1,507. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valley ApartmentsGrand Platinum3BR,2BA$1.59
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Crescent RidgeAcacia2BR,2BA$1.33
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.55
The AubryA51BR,1BA$1.74
Taylor Ranch1B: Maple (TR)1BR,1BA$1.58
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$1.39
AydanPinon Renovated1BR,1BA$1.74
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53

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Outer West Side, Albuquerque, NM

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Albuquerque. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $969.

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 $2,178.

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 37 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 $264 which is $1,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Side.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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