
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (92 Rentals)
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Bluewater Village

Silver Gardens Apartments

Union 505

2129 Coal Ave SE

Citadel - Free Utilities

Millennium Flats

University Village

208 High St NE

1101-1103 Wilmoore Dr SE
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1622 Coal Ave SE

401 14th St NW

The Beach

1415 Gold Ave SE

Tierra Pointe

Villa de San Felipe

Silver Moon Lodge

Imperial

Zocalo Lofts

Mehran Lofts
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Volcanes Commons

El Paseo Apartments

La Cantera Senior Apartments

Peaks at Los Ranchos

Villa Hermosa

Alvarado Apartments

Peaks at Sandia View

Aydan

225 63rd St NW

505 Central Lofts
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Mesa Ridge Apartments

2425 Mountain Rd NW

Nine-O-Nine Apartments

516 Lewis Ave SE

Valley Apartments

Eagle Ranch Apartments

Stride West

Del Rio Apartments

Solaire

Taylor Ridge Apartments
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1003 4th St SW

1207 Barelas St SW, Unit C

Tucson Apartments

1420 4th St NW

1405 Gold Ave SE

219 Walter St NE

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

Candelaria Gardens

Sunshine Apartments

Pine St Studios
Westside - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Albuquerque
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Albuquerque by our Local Expert Esther Lombardi. See how it ranks!
Westside, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Studio Apartments | $1,106 | $695 | $1,800 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $725 | $2,125 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $895 | $3,899 |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $1,150 | $3,900 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $1,300 | $3,649 |
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Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Gardens Apartments priced from $740. Union 505 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $764. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $764 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type B | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 210 High St NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $862 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Imperial | Studio - Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Mehran Lofts | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| El Paseo Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, NM
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2912 Mulberry St SE Model at 2912 Mulberry St SE, Unit 5 bedroom in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2912 Mulberry St SE, Unit 5 bedroom | 2912 Mulberry St SE | 5BR,5BA | $1.32 |
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 9368 Valley View Dr NW | 2 BD/ 2.5 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Cresta North Valley | 2 bed/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Eagle Ranch Apartments | Latigo | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 210 High St NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside is under $956.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?
The cheapest apartment in Westside is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Westside costs $3,355.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside?
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 56 regular apartments in Westside 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 Westside?
Cheap apartments in Westside have an average cost of $136 which is $3,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Experts Guide To The Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albuquerque
Written by: Esther Lombardi
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