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Q @ Vassar

Garfield Townhomes

228 16th St NW

1425 Sawmill Rd NW

404 Prospect Ave NE

Calle Cuarta

Princeton Hall Apartments

417 Sycamore St SE

1420 4th St NW
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217 Walter St NE

Columbian Apartments

1405 Gold Ave SE

1207 Barelas Rd SW

Hacienda Norte Apartments

219 Walter St NE

Kachina Apartments

Arcadia Courtyard

1801 Coal Pl SE

Columbia Apartments
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Candelaria Gardens

1611 Gold Ave SE

510 Adams St NE

210 High St NE

El Sol

University Studio Apartments

1203 Barelas Rd SW

545 Cedar St SE

217 Harvard Dr SE

Central Apartments (4223)
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3617 Wellesley Dr SE

Downtown @ 700

221 Maple St NE

Salida Del Sol Apartments

Regina & Walter/Silver Apartments

509 Girard Terrace

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Plaza Del Sol

Omni House

1320 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE
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3505 Tyson Pl NE

402 Cornell Dr SE

Pine St Studios

Don Quixote Apartments

1606-1612 Coal Ave SE

The Crossroads

Los Arcos

Del Lago Apartments

1216 High St SE

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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 | $959 | $795 | $1,800 |
| University West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $800 | $2,007 |
| University West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $935 | $2,407 |
| University West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $1,398 | $4,419 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University West?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University West is at Central Apartments (4223) listed at $765.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University West Apartment is $799 at Sage at 601.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University West is starting from $1,050 at Aztec Manor.
What is the most affordable University West Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap University West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Artisan @ Sawmill Village and starts from $1,398.
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