Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Mesa Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $700 (5 Rentals)

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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 $887. 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 Mesa apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$887
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1,031

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mesa, NM

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Mesa area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value West Mesa apartment is the Willow Model at Crescent Ridge starting at $1,450 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas @ Rio2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.69
Crescent RidgeWillow3BR,2BA$1.41
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Phoenix Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.72
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.34
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$1.53
Monterey PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.37
Tierra PointeA11BR,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in West Mesa?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in West Mesa, NM with pricing that ranges from $785 to $2,250. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Mesa ranging from $700 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Mesa ranges from $700 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,671.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Mesa range from $1,150 to $1,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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