Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (64 Rentals)

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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 4th St NW

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

Pine St Studios

414 Pine St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Candelaria Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Candelaria Gardens

820 Candelaria Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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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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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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1611 Gold Ave SE
Studio Apartments

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 Bedroom Apartments

816 Coal Ave SW

816 Coal Ave SWAlbuquerque, 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
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5315 Yucca Cir NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

5315 Yucca Cir NE

5315 Yucca Cir NEAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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2121 Gold Ave SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Gold Ave SE

2121 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106

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!

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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 Silver Gardens Apartments priced from $740. The Artisan @ Sawmill Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village1x1 Tax Credit 647 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$784
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$795
University VillageStudio-Internet, DirecTV, Utilities IncludedStudio,1BA$800
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$840
Route 66 Headquarters2025 StudiosStudio,1BA$850
Don Quixote ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio,1BA$869
Silver Moon LodgeStudioStudio,1BA$897
Zocalo LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, NM

As of August 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3B: Cottonwood (TR) Model at Taylor Ranch in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,750. 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.
Taylor Ranch3B: Cottonwood (TR)3BR,2BA$1.44
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Cottonwood Ranch2B SPL: Cypress (Premium)2BR,2BA$1.45
Peaks at Los RanchosSequoia Renovated2BR,1BA$1.43
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Crescent RidgeAcacia2BR,2BA$1.33
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1.32
AydanSage Renovated2BR,2BA$1.42
Marquee Village ApartmentsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$1.46
Nine-O-Nine ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #54

Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $900.

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 $2,500.

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 97 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 $258 which is $2,242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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