Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (133 Rentals)

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property at 401 14th St NW

$760 - $825

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401 14th St NW

AlbuquerqueNM87104
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508 5th St SW, Unit C
$950
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508 5th St SW, Unit C

508 5th St SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Valley Apartments
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$1,027 - $1,705
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Valley Apartments

1812 Indian School Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Nine-O-Nine Apartments
$1,095 - $1,395
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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

909 Tijeras Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Taylor Ranch
$1,259 - $1,609
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Taylor Ranch

5601 Taylor Ranch Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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$1,360

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1506 Edith Blvd NE

AlbuquerqueNM87102
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10300 Golf Course Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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Westside, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

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 Generations at West Mesa priced from $439. Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Generations at West MesaOne Bedroom 584 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$439
Diamond Elite Luxury TownhomesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$699
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$700
Encino Terrace SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$720
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$783
Millennium FlatsUnit Type AStudio,1BA$790
Villa De San Felipe0 x 1 CStudio,1BA$799
Tierra PointeA11BR,1BA$837
Pine St StudiosUnit 081BR,1BA$850
2121 Gold Ave SE2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 131BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, NM

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.28 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the Willow Model at Crescent Ridge starting at $1,404 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.28
Crescent RidgeWillow3BR,2BA$1.37
La Cantera Senior Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1.26
Marquee Village ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,1BA$1.47
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.37
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Pine St StudiosUnit 081BR,1BA$1.31
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Western Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

The cheapest apartment in Westside is Generations at West Mesa which is listed at $439, while the average apartment in Westside costs $3,469.

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 30 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 $142 which is $3,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.

Expert Rental Resources

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There’s more to Albuquerque than just the breathtaking landscapes and tasty green chilies. As both a student and a parent, I see Albuquerque as a learning hub that nurtures curiosity and encourages growth and enrichment.

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