
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (51 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University West Studio Apartments | $1,107 | $695 | $1,800 |
| University West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $725 | $1,890 |
| University West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $995 | $2,407 |
| University West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $1,426 | $1,700 |
| University West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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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 $1,000.
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 35 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 $476 which is $1,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University West.
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