
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Old Town Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $444 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Old Town area of Albuquerque.


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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 | $994 | $795 | $1,800 |
| West Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $865 | $1,950 |
| West Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $995 | $2,295 |
| West Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $1,250 | $1,800 |
| West Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 54 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 Studio unit found at Millennium Flats priced from $795. Sage at 601 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable West Old Town apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type B | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
| Sage at 601 | 0 x 1 A | Studio, 1BA | $799 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR, 1BA | $865 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $897 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Pueblo | 2BR, 1BA | $1,008 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio, 1BA | $1,025 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR, 1BA | $1,050 |
| Hacienda South | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,150 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio, | $1,190 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Old Town, NM
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Old Town area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Villas @ Rio in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value West Old Town apartment is the 2311 New York Ave SW Model at 2311 New York Ave SW in the Alamosa neighborhood starting at $1,200 with a $1.41 price per square foot. 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 | $1.73 |
| 2311 New York Ave SW | 2311 New York Ave SW | 1BR, 1BA | $1.41 |
| Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $1.73 |
| Valley Apartments | River Plat | 2BR, 1BA | $1.83 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR, 1BA | $1.37 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.68 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR, 1BA | $1.52 |
| Hacienda South | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.77 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR, 1BA | $1.40 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1.76 |
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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 $1,195.
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 $865, while the average apartment in West Old Town costs $1,347.
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 15 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 $216 which is $1,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Old Town.
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