
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bluff Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $444 (32 Rentals)
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The Beach

Villa Hermosa

Mesa Ridge Apartments

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Valley Apartments

300 San Pasquale Ave NW

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

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Stride West
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228 16th St NW

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Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!

The Franz

117 40th St NW

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2101 New York Ave SW

Phoenix Apartments

3717 Alamogordo Dr NW

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Bluff?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bluff Studio Apartments | $1,065 | $940 | $1,190 |
| West Bluff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $885 | $1,975 |
| West Bluff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $995 | $2,295 |
| West Bluff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $1,250 | $1,955 |
| West Bluff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $1,400 | $1,995 |
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There are currently 32 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 $828. 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 | $828 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
| Valley Apartments | River Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Phoenix Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,331 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| 228 16th St NW | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bluff, NM
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bluff area is the $2.00 price per square foot Grand Platinum Model at Valley Apartments in the in the Rancho Encantado neighborhood starting from $1,893. The second greatest value West Bluff apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Canon de Arrowhead starting at $1,154 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Alamosa 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Apartments | Grand Platinum | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Phoenix Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Balmoral Building A & B | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Tierra Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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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 $1,473.
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 19 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 $237 which is $1,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bluff.
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