Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (71 Rentals)

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$760 - $825

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401 14th St NW

AlbuquerqueNM87104
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Union 505
$835 - $2,459
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$825 - $2,449
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Union 505

801 Locust Pl NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Tierra Pointe
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$869 - $3,120
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$857 - $3,108
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$869 - $3,120
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Tierra Pointe

6901-6901 Los Volcanes Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Peaks at Sandia View
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$975 - $1,425
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$965 - $1,415
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$975 - $1,425
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Peaks at Sandia View

1501 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Calle Cuarta
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calle Cuarta

3525 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Tucson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tucson Apartments

5401-5405 Tucson Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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1420 4th St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 4th St NW

1420-1422 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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1405 Gold Ave SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1405 Gold Ave SE

1405 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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219 Walter St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

219 Walter St NE

219-223 Walter St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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1516 Tijeras Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

1516-1522 Tijeras Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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Pine St Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine St Studios

414 Pine St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Sunshine Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunshine Apartments

1601-1621 Sunshine Ter Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Arcadia Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Courtyard

1020 Park Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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1801 Coal Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 Coal Pl SE

1801 Coal Pl SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1611 Gold Ave SE
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1611 Gold Ave SE

1611 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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New Life Homes 4
1 Bedroom Apartments

New Life Homes 4

6600 Delia Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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816 Coal Ave SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Coal Ave SW

816 Coal Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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El Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol

1201 Iron Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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210 High St NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

210 High St NE

210 High St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Sawmill Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Lofts

1801 Bellamah Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
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Aztec Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Manor

403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107

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

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 El Sol priced from $725. 210 High St NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 387091BR,1BA$725
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$735
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740
Carousel0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38720Studio,1BA$740
Millennium FlatsUnit Type BStudio,1BA$820
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$869
Villa de San FelipeBroadwayStudio,1BA$872
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$897
ImperialStudio - Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$902

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, NM

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.33 price per square foot Cottonwood - Phase II Model at The Aspens in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,819. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The AspensCottonwood - Phase II3BR,2BA$1.33
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Cresta North ValleyRenovated2BR,2BA$1.38
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Sandia2BR,2BA$1.34
La Cantera Senior Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Crescent RidgeAcacia2BR,2BA$1.33
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$1.39
El Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 387091BR,1BA$1.13
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.47

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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 $902.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

The cheapest apartment in Westside is El Sol which is listed at $725, 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 59 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 $181 which is $3,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.

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