
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Meadows Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $900 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Western Meadows area of Albuquerque.


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The Aubry

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Cottonwood Ranch

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Furnished Studio-Albuquerque - Rio Rancho Blvd.
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Western Meadows, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,428 | $970 | $1,792 |
| Western Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $1,054 | $2,211 |
| Western Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $1,257 | $2,643 |
| Western Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,685 | $2,950 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Western Meadows Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Western Meadows Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Meadows area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at El Paseo Apartments priced from $956. La Cantera Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $956. Here are the most affordable Western Meadows apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paseo Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| La Cantera Senior Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| Desert Willow | Madera | 1BR,1BA | $1,061 |
| The Panorama | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
| The Aspens | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Meadows, NM
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Meadows area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Horizon Village in the in the Baloon Fiesta Park neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Western Meadows apartment is the C1 Model at The Aubry starting at $2,144 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Village | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| The Aubry | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Cottonwood Ranch | Cypress (LUX) | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Allaso Journal Center | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Aspens | Maple (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Eagle Ranch Apartments | Latigo | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Prisma | Scarlet Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| La Cantera Senior Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Desert Willow | Madera | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| El Paseo Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern Meadows, Albuquerque, NM
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Western Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western Meadows is under $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in Western Meadows is El Paseo Apartments which is listed at $956, while the average apartment in Western Meadows costs $1,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western Meadows?
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 18 regular apartments in Western Meadows 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 Western Meadows?
Cheap apartments in Western Meadows have an average cost of $111 which is $1,764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Meadows.
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