
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bluff Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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West Bluff Studio Apartments | $1,272 | $840 | $2,027 |
West Bluff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $730 | $2,235 |
West Bluff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $697 | $3,500 |
West Bluff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $799 | $5,594 |
West Bluff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Bluff Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 $891. 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 |
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Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $891 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $948 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bluff, NM
As of May 21, 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 Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood starting from $1,154. The second greatest value West Bluff apartment is the Belmar Model at Las Mananitas Apartments starting at $1,519 with a $1.77 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Las Mananitas Apartments | Belmar | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
1720 Atrisco - Units Available for Pre-lease | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Cresta North Valley | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Aydan | Pinon Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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
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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 $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 34 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 $357 which is $2,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bluff.
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