
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (100 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Westside area of Albuquerque.


448 Shorewood Dr NW

Encino Terrace Senior

Millennium Flats

513 Candelaria Rd NW

Bluewater Village

Citadel - Free Utilities

Villa De San Felipe

2121 Gold Ave SE

2120 Coal Ave SE
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Silver Gardens Apartments

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Union 505

The Beach

Silver Moon Lodge

2443 De Vita Rd SW

915 Walter St SE

El Paseo Apartments

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Valley Apartments

Peaks at Sandia View

233 63rd St NW
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1237 Menaul Blvd NW

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Mesa Ridge Apartments

1928 Buena Vista Dr SE

604 Arno St NE

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

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1207 Barelas St SW

Calle Cuarta

Tucson Apartments

1420 4th St NW

1405 Gold Ave SE

219 Walter St NE

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

Candelaria Gardens

123 Walter St NE

1801 Coal Pl SE
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Arcadia Courtyard

1611 Gold Ave SE

816 Coal Ave SW

210 High St NE

El Sol

University Studio Apartments

545 Cedar St SE

Sawmill Lofts

Aztec Manor
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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 | $920 | $720 | $1,800 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $599 | $2,053 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $895 | $3,523 |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $1,150 | $3,930 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,300 | $3,683 |
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There are currently 100 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes priced from $699. Encino Terrace Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Encino Terrace Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0 x 1 B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| El Paseo Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, NM
As of July 23, 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 Cypress (LUX) Model at Cottonwood Ranch starting at $1,655 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Cottonwood Ranch | Cypress (LUX) | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Crescent Ridge | Sequoia | 4BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Peaks at Los Ranchos | Red Rock Canyon Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Villa Hermosa | The Taos | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Aydan | Sage Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 2121 Gold Ave SE which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Westside costs $3,294.
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 19 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 $205 which is $3,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
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