Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westgate Heights Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (6 Rentals)

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6600 Delia Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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9901 Ceja Vista Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121

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Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westgate Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westgate Heights area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at 9317 Central Ave priced from $795. Ceja Vista Senior 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here are the most affordable Westgate Heights apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9317 Central AveWest StudiosStudio,1BA$795
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$941
Diamond MesaSapphire1BR,1BA$1,364

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westgate Heights, NM

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westgate Heights area is the $1.77 price per square foot Sapphire Model at Diamond Mesa in the in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood starting from $1,364. The second greatest value Westgate Heights apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Ceja Vista Senior 55+ starting at $941 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Los Padillas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westgate Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Diamond MesaSapphire1BR,1BA$1.77
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
9317 Central AveWest StudiosStudio ,1BA$3.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #316

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Westgate Heights Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westgate Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westgate Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westgate Heights is under $1,364.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westgate Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Westgate Heights is Ceja Vista Senior 55+ which is listed at $941, while the average apartment in Westgate Heights costs $2,225.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Westgate Heights?

Cheap apartments in Westgate Heights have an average cost of $147 which is $2,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westgate Heights.

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