Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bluff Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Tucson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson Apartments

5401-5405 Tucson Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120

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Sawmill Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Lofts

1801 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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5315 Yucca Cir NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

5315 Yucca Cir NE

5315 Yucca Cir NEAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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The Franz
Studio Apartments

The Franz

1716 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104

West Bluff, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Bluff Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bluff area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Volcanes Commons priced from $902. Canon de Arrowhead has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $964. Here are the most affordable West Bluff apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$902
Canon de Arrowhead1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Iris1BR,1BA$1,004
Tierra PointeB12BR,1BA$1,024

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bluff, NM

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bluff area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Canon de Arrowhead in the in the Alamosa neighborhood starting from $1,154. The second greatest value West Bluff apartment is the Type B Model at Griegos Farms starting at $2,325 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bluff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Griegos FarmsType B2BR,2BA$2.59
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1.32
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.62
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village1x1 Market 647 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$2.09
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Valley ApartmentsAzure Platinum1BR,1BA$1.89
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Tierra PointeS1Studio ,1BA$2.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Bluff, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #182

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including West Bluff, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the West Bluff Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bluff Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Bluff?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Bluff is under $2,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Bluff?

The cheapest apartment in West Bluff is Volcanes Commons which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in West Bluff costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Bluff?

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 28 regular apartments in West Bluff 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 West Bluff?

Cheap apartments in West Bluff have an average cost of $423 which is $2,177 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bluff.

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