
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Old Town Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (19 Rentals)
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Silver Gardens Apartments

401 14th St NW

1210 Central Ave SW

370 Atrisco Dr SW

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West Old Town, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Old Town?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Old Town Studio Apartments | $1,130 | $820 | $1,800 |
| West Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $730 | $2,125 |
| West Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $895 | $2,646 |
| West Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $1,150 | $1,757 |
| West Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Old Town Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available West Old Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Old Town area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at El Sol priced from $725. Silver Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable West Old Town apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sol | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38709 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Carousel | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38720 | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type B | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Villa de San Felipe | Broadway | Studio,1BA | $872 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Old Town, NM
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Old Town area is the $1.51 price per square foot a10ar - Renovated Model at Stride West in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,211. The second greatest value West Old Town apartment is the River Platinum Model at Valley Apartments starting at $1,369 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Rancho Encantado neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Old Town apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Valley Apartments | River Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Anthea | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38725 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| El Sol | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38709 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (60%) | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Carousel | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38721 | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
| Imperial | Studio - Call for Availability | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Old Town Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Old Town?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Old Town is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Old Town?
The cheapest apartment in West Old Town is El Sol which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in West Old Town costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Old Town?
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 53 regular apartments in West Old Town 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 Old Town?
Cheap apartments in West Old Town have an average cost of $407 which is $1,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Old Town.
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