
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bluff Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (38 Rentals)
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401 14th St NW

The Beach

2216 Sea Foam St NW

Villa Hermosa

560 Estancia Dr NW

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300 San Pasquale Ave NW

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1204 Sawmill Rd NW

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Stride West

Q @ Bosque Trail

Villas @ Rio

228 16th St NW

Monterey Place

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Canon de Arrowhead

Marbella-Income Restricted Waitlist

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Volcanes Commons

Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!
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The Franz

Old Town Casitas

2440 Rose Ave NW

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3717 Alamogordo Dr NW

6041 Sequoia Rd NW

2840 Quail Pointe Dr NW

5109 Redlands Rd NW

309 Vincent Ct NW
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6823 Toratolla Ct NW

1408 Lumberton Dr 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 | $1,088 | $825 | $1,500 |
| West Bluff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $785 | $1,875 |
| West Bluff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $895 | $2,465 |
| West Bluff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $1,150 | $1,800 |
| West Bluff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 38 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 1 Bed unit found at Tierra Pointe priced from $837. Villa Hermosa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $958. Here are the most affordable West Bluff apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $837 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $958 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
| Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest! | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,331 |
| Villas @ Rio | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 228 16th St NW | Studios | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bluff, NM
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bluff area is the $1.58 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Loft Model at Monterey Place in the in the Alamosa neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value West Bluff apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio starting at $1,900 with a $1.76 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Place | Two Bed Two Bath Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Dover Building A & B | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest! | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.98 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Bluff?
The cheapest apartment in West Bluff is Tierra Pointe which is listed at $837, while the average apartment in West Bluff costs $1,500.
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 16 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 $252 which is $1,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bluff.
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