
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $436 (121 Rentals)
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Citadel - Free Utilities

Encino Terrace Senior

Millennium Flats

Sage at 601

915 Walter St SE

2121 Gold Ave SE

412 10th St SW

2120 Coal Ave SE

1816 Lead Ave SE
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Union 505

Silver Gardens Apartments

4700 Central Ave SW

612 Arno St SE

Bluewater Village

Silver Moon Lodge

1217-1223 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE

Zocalo Lofts

The Beach

1516 Tijeras Ave NE
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1622 Coal Ave SE

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300 Tijeras Ave NE

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1928 Buena Vista Dr SE

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Valley Apartments

300 San Pasquale Ave NW

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Aydan

Peaks at Los Ranchos

The Aspens

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Taylor Ranch

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

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1207 Barelas St SW

4416 10th St NW

Calle Cuarta

Tucson Apartments

417 Sycamore St SE

123 53rd St NW

1420 4th St NW

217 Walter St NE

1405 Gold Ave SE
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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 | $926 | $761 | $1,800 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $599 | $2,082 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $950 | $3,546 |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $1,250 | $3,930 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,989 | $1,400 | $3,849 |
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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 Sunset Apartments priced from $765. Citadel - Free Utilities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $794. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Apartments | 1bd/1ba - Unit 1-6 - 1031 Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Citadel - Free Utilities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $794 |
| Sage at 601 | 0 x 1 A | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Tierra Pointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $828 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Union 505 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| MLK | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 521-525 Cedar St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, NM
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.27 price per square foot 5 Bed/5 Bath TH Model at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | 5 Bed/5 Bath TH | 5BR,5BA | $1.27 |
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 521-525 Cedar St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| La Cantera Senior Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Crescent Ridge | Acacia | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Aztec Manor | Spring into your new home! Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Generations at West Mesa | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Sunset Apartments | 1bd/1ba - Unit 1-6 - 1031 Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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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 $945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?
The cheapest apartment in Westside is Sunset Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Westside costs $1,489.
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 40 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 $153 which is $1,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
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