
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (17 Rentals)
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Tierra Pointe

370 Atrisco Dr SW

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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 | $833 | $775 | $870 |
| West Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $730 | $2,125 |
| West Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $895 | $2,646 |
| West Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $1,150 | $1,539 |
| West Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $1,300 | $2,178 |
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There are currently 17 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 Tierra Pointe priced from $755. Volcanes Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $902. Here are the most affordable West Mesa apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,154 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mesa, NM
As of January 30, 2026 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 Pueblo Casita | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest! | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 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 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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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 $888, while the average apartment in West Mesa costs $1,739.
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 24 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 $543 which is $1,196 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mesa.
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