
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (50 Rentals)
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208 High St NE

Silver Gardens Apartments

Comanche Wells

2129 Coal Ave SE

Union 505

4211 Mesa Grande Pl SE

Citadel - Free Utilities

Millennium Flats

La Vida Nueva
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1622 Coal Ave SE

Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

Villa de San Felipe

507-511 Adams St NE

427 Stanford Dr SE

1415 Gold Ave SE

Silver Moon Lodge

Imperial

Zocalo Lofts
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Calle Cuarta

Princeton Hall Apartments

1420 4th St NW

Columbian Apartments

1405 Gold Ave SE

Hacienda Norte Apartments

219 Walter St NE

Kachina Apartments

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

Arcadia Courtyard
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1801 Coal Pl SE

Candelaria Gardens

Columbia Apartments

Pine St Studios

1611 Gold Ave SE

816 Coal Ave SW

210 High St NE

3617 Wellesley Dr SE

Aztec Manor

Downtown @ 700
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2121 Gold Ave SE

Regina & Walter/Silver Apartments

Graceland Plaza Apartments

402 Cornell Dr SE

Omni House

Don Quixote Apartments

1606-1612 Coal Ave SE

The Crossroads

Los Arcos

Del Lago Apartments
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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 | $1,103 | $695 | $1,800 |
| University West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $725 | $1,882 |
| University West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $995 | $2,399 |
| University West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $1,426 | $3,195 |
| University West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available University West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University West area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Gardens Apartments priced from $740. Union 505 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable University West apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type B | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 210 High St NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Imperial | Studio - Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1-638 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University West, NM
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the University West area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value University West apartment is the Renovated Model at Cresta North Valley starting at $1,605 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Cresta North Valley | Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" | 417 Princeton Dr. SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-640 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (60%) | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.47 |
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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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University West?
The cheapest apartment in University West is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in University West costs $1,900.
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 32 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 $381 which is $1,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University West.
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