
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $750 (53 Rentals)


2121 Gold Ave SE

513 Candelaria Rd NW

Pine St Studios

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Comanche Wells

Citadel - Free Utilities

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

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517 Adams St NE

915 Walter St SE

Silver Moon Lodge
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Peaks at Sandia View

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Union 505

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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A

La Vida Nueva

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Glo Apartments

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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

604 Arno St NE

514 10th St SW

Santa Barbara
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Columbian Apartments

1405 Gold Ave SE

Hacienda Norte Apartments

219 Walter St NE

Kachina Apartments

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

Arcadia Courtyard

1801 Coal Pl SE

Columbia Apartments
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816 Coal Ave SW

El Sol

Chaparral - No Availability

545 Cedar St SE

Calle Cuarta

Regina & Walter/Silver Apartments

509 Girard Terrace

Graceland Plaza Apartments

Plaza Del Sol

Aztec Manor
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Del Lago Apartments

1216 High St SE

Los Arcos

116 Maple St SE

110 Mesa St SE

1311 Barelas Rd SW

Mountain View II Apartments

Aspen Plaza

Villas Del Cielo

Imperial
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University West, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University West Studio Apartments | $945 | $700 | $1,800 |
University West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $750 | $2,033 |
| University West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $1,010 | $2,550 |
| University West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $1,050 | $1,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity West, Albuquerque, NM
Ranked #80
Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University West is under $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University West?
The cheapest apartment in University West is Pine St Studios which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in University West costs $1,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University West?
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 8 regular apartments in University West 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 University West?
Cheap apartments in University West have an average cost of $169 which is $1,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University West.
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