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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Studio Apartments | $1,091 | $695 | $1,800 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $725 | $2,125 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $895 | $3,995 |
Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,150 | $3,930 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $1,300 | $3,763 |
There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
See all Apartments in AlbuquerqueThe largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the Westside area of Albuquerque, NM is found at Diamond Mesa and is listed at 1,633 square feet priced from $2,084. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Mesa | Coral | 1,633 Sq Ft | $2,084 |
| The Charlie ABQ | TH U4 | 1,550 Sq Ft | $3,120 |
| Andalucia Villas | Cordoba 1UF | 1,524 Sq Ft | $2,265 |
| Via Verde | EMERALD | 1,476 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
| Cottonwood Ranch | Cottonwood (Premium) | 1,423 Sq Ft | $1,945 |
| Las Mananitas Apartments | Geneva | 1,395 Sq Ft | $2,095 |
| The Aspens | Cottonwood - Phase II | 1,368 Sq Ft | $1,819 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Churchill | 1,305 Sq Ft | $2,070 |
| Cantata at the Trails | 3x2 Renovated | 1,218 Sq Ft | $2,310 |
| Circ | Ballard | 1,196 Sq Ft | $2,054 |
Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit Westside of Albuquerque, NM is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model starting from $1,232 at Volcanes Commons. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Westside is currently $2,306. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Volcanes Commons | Three Bedroom, Two Bath | $1,232 |
| Tierra Pointe | C1 | $1,257 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 3 bedroom 3 bath | $1,331 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 3 bedroom 2 bath | $1,331 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Sandia | $1,341 |
| Crescent Ridge | Willow | $1,359 |
| The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | 3x2 Market 1118 sq.ft. | $1,700 |
| Diamond Mesa | Garnet | $1,793 |
| The Aspens | Cottonwood - Phase II | $1,819 |
| The Aubry | C1 | $1,879 |
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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Westside is at Volcanes Commons listed at $1,232.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Westside is $2,306.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Westside is a 1,633 square feet unit starting from $2,084 at Diamond Mesa.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Westside is currently 1,374 sq ft.
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