
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Old Town Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (22 Rentals)
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Silver Gardens Apartments

The Beach

Villa de San Felipe

El Campo Apartments

Silver Moon Lodge

Zocalo Lofts

Imperial

Marbella-Income Restricted Waitlist
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 | $958 | $795 | $1,500 |
| West Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $730 | $2,125 |
| West Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $895 | $2,746 |
| West Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $1,150 | $2,495 |
| West Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,300 | $2,195 |
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There are currently 22 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 Silver Gardens Apartments priced from $740. Millennium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable West Old Town apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type B | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Villa de San Felipe | Chelsea | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Imperial | Studio - Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Old Town, NM
As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Old Town 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 Old Town apartment is the The Pueblo Casita Model at Villa Hermosa starting at $1,163 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas @ Rio | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo Casita | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Valley Apartments | River Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Phoenix Apartments: Rises Above the Rest! | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Poblana Place | I 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Mesa Ridge Apartments | The Sage | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Imperial | Studio - Call for Availability | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Old Town, Albuquerque, NM
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the West Old Town Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
42 / 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 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 $1,154.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Old Town?
The cheapest apartment in West Old Town is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in West Old Town costs $1,747.
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 47 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 $473 which is $1,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Old Town.
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