
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM (51 Rentals)


The Beach

Villas @ Rio

Villa Hermosa

Bluewater Village

448 Shorewood Dr NW

300 San Pasquale Ave NW

212 65th St NW

2404-2406 1/2 Dora Ave NW

Volcanes Commons
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123 53rd St

125-129 53rd St

2801 Mountain Rd NW

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232 63rd St NW

5609-5613 Central Ave NW

228 63rd St NW
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2011 Matthew Ave

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1031 Sunset Rd SW

2810 Central Ave SW

Oakley Apartments

New Life Homes 3

5500 Salvador Rd SW

1713 Gabaldon Rd NW

Bella Vista Mobile Home Park

2307-2311 New York Ave
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2203-2207 New York Ave SW

133 48th St SW

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Rainbow Apartments

123 53rd St NW

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Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!

Canon de Arrowhead

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Tierra Pointe

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Casa Lynne Apartments

La Serena Senior

Central West Apartments

Route 66 Flats

Route 66 Headquarters

Phoenix Apartments
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West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mesa Studio Apartments | $840 | $840 | $840 |
West Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $785 | $1,875 |
| West Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $895 | $2,250 |
| West Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $1,150 | $1,500 |
| West Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,300 | $1,995 |
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Largest Available West Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the West Mesa area of Albuquerque, NM is found at Villas @ Rio and is listed at 974 square feet priced from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 1BR/1.0BA | 974 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 700 Sq Ft | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 697 Sq Ft | $1,065 |
| Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 653 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
| Tierra Pointe | A1 | 478 Sq Ft | $1,074 |
Cheapest Available West Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit West Mesa of Albuquerque, NM is the 1 bedroom 1 bath Model starting from $964 at Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West Mesa is currently $1,394. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | $1,065 |
| Tierra Pointe | A1 | $1,074 |
| Villas @ Rio | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,495 |
| Monterey Place | One Bedroom | $1,550 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom West Mesa Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West Mesa is $1,394.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Mesa is a 974 square feet unit starting from $1,495 at Villas @ Rio.
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