516 Candelaria Rd NW
AlbuquerqueNM87107
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (97 Rentals)
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Encino Terrace Senior
609 Encino Pl NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Villa De San Felipe
501 Coal Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Union 505
801 Locust Pl NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Comanche Wells
3400 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Millennium Flats
1020 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Citadel - Free Utilities
1520 University Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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2121 Gold Ave SE
2121 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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La Vida Nueva
1200 Dickerson Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
513 Candelaria Rd NW
AlbuquerqueNM87107
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1700-1901 Indian Plaza Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Pine St Studios
414 Pine St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Silver Gardens Apartments
100 Silver Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Silver Moon Lodge
901 Park Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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517 Adams St NE
517 Adams St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
915 Walter St SE
AlbuquerqueNM87102
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Alvarado Apartments
611 Lead Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Zocalo Lofts
400 Coal Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Peaks at Sandia View
1501 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A
412 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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3209 Burton Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87106
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Nine-O-Nine Apartments
909 Tijeras Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
1508 Edith Blvd NE
AlbuquerqueNM87102
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Sandia Shadows
2901 Euclid Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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De Anza - Nob Hill Luxury Apartments
4307 Central Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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Four Seasons
120 Cornell Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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The Artisan @ Sawmill Village
1751 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
604 Arno St NE
AlbuquerqueNM87102
514 10th St SW
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410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit C
410 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1013 Dickerson Dr SE, Unit B
1013 Dickerson Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit 1
410 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
1409-1409 Hazeldine Ave SE
AlbuquerqueNM87106
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Glo Apartments
3901 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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505 Central Lofts
505 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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3705 Lafayette Dr NE, Unit 1
3705 Lafayette Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Calle Cuarta
3525 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Princeton Hall Apartments
318-320 Princeton Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1420 4th St NW
1420-1422 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Columbian Apartments
208 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1405 Gold Ave SE
1405 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Hacienda Norte Apartments
201 Adams St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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219 Walter St NE
219-223 Walter St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Kachina Apartments
301 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1516 Tijeras Ave NE
1516-1522 Tijeras Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Arcadia Courtyard
1020 Park Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Columbia Apartments
205-209 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Candelaria Gardens
820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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1801 Coal Pl SE
1801 Coal Pl SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1611 Gold Ave SE
1611 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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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 |
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| University West Studio Apartments | $938 | $700 | $1,800 |
| University West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $750 | $2,200 |
| University West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $1,010 | $2,800 |
| University West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $1,050 | $2,150 |
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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 Studio unit found at 210 High St NE priced from $700. Encino Terrace Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable University West apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Encino Terrace Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0 x 1 C | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Pine St Studios | Unit 08 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio,1BA | $893 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Comanche Wells | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University West, NM
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the University West area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value University West apartment is the Ele Model at Large Quiet Two Bedroom starting at $1,350 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Netherwood Park 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. |
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| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Large Quiet Two Bedroom | Ele | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Sandia Shadows | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 1013 Dickerson Dr SE, Unit B | 1013 Dickerson Dr SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 517 Adams St NE | 517 Adams St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Pine St Studios | Unit 08 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Peaks at Sandia View | 1x1R-638 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 210 High St NE | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $925.
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 $1,588.
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 $166 which is $1,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University West.
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