
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Side Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $749 (22 Rentals)


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Millennium Flats

The Beach

Silver Moon Lodge

Zocalo Lofts

Alvarado Apartments
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Route 66 Headquarters

Tierra Pointe
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Sterling Downtown

Imperial

The Franz

120 10th St NW

2440 Rose Ave NW

Mehran Lofts
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1419 Coal Ave SW
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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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter West Side, Albuquerque, NM
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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 Villa De San Felipe which is listed at $749, 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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