
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bluff Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (13 Rentals)
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401 14th St NW

The Beach

Tierra Pointe

Volcanes Commons

Villa Hermosa
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West Bluff, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Bluff?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bluff Studio Apartments | $1,076 | $840 | $1,500 |
| West Bluff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $730 | $2,125 |
| West Bluff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $895 | $2,750 |
| West Bluff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $1,150 | $3,195 |
| West Bluff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $1,300 | $2,178 |
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Cheapest Available West Bluff Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bluff area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Tierra Pointe priced from $862. Volcanes Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $902. Here are the most affordable West Bluff apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $862 |
| Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Sage | 1BR,1BA | $1,064 |
| Stride West | a10a | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bluff, NM
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bluff area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value West Bluff apartment is the Grand Platinum Model at Valley Apartments starting at $1,782 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Rancho Encantado neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bluff apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Valley Apartments | Grand Platinum | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest! | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo Casita | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Sage | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Tierra Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bluff Apartments
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 $1,739.
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 31 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 $419 which is $1,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bluff.
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