
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bluff Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (30 Rentals)
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The Beach

Villa Hermosa

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Valley Apartments

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

300 San Pasquale Ave NW
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Stride West

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

506 14th St NW

Villas @ Rio

228 16th St NW

Monterey Place

2830 Floral Rd NW
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Tierra Pointe

Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!

The Franz

Old Town Casitas

2440 Rose Ave NW

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3717 Alamogordo Dr NW
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2834 Estrella Brillante St NW
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 | $1,015 | $840 | $1,190 |
| West Bluff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $785 | $1,975 |
| West Bluff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $895 | $2,250 |
| West Bluff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $1,150 | $1,800 |
| West Bluff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 30 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 $930. Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1,008 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
| Villas @ Rio | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,442 |
| Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bluff, NM
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bluff area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value West Bluff apartment is the Dover Building A & B Model at Huning Castle Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Silver Lofts 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 | $1.69 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Dover Building A & B | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Taos | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | 1x1 Market 420 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
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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 Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! which is listed at $964, while the average apartment in West Bluff costs $1,541.
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 4 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 $193 which is $1,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bluff.
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