
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Mesa area of Albuquerque.


Adobe Manor Apartments

The Beach

Route 66 Headquarters

Tierra Pointe

El Campo 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 | $902 | $835 | $1,000 |
| West Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,110 | $730 | $2,125 |
| West Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $895 | $2,746 |
| West Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $1,150 | $1,727 |
| West Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $1,300 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available West Mesa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Mesa area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Route 66 Headquarters priced from $850. Tierra Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $863. Here are the most affordable West Mesa apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 66 Headquarters | 2025 Studios | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Tierra Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $863 |
| Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mesa, NM
As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Mesa area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value West Mesa 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 Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Crescent Ridge | Acacia | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
| Route 66 Headquarters | 2025 Studios | Studio ,1BA | $3.78 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
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Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the West Mesa Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Mesa is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in West Mesa is Tierra Pointe which is listed at $863, while the average apartment in West Mesa costs $2,178.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Mesa?
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 Mesa 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 Mesa?
Cheap apartments in West Mesa have an average cost of $597 which is $1,581 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mesa.
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