
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $699 (43 Rentals)


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Villa De San Felipe

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401 14th St NW
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201 Arno St NE, Unit 302

300 Tijeras Ave NE, Unit 409

228 16th St NW

Calle Cuarta

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1611 Gold Ave SE

210 High St NE
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University Studio Apartments

543 Cedar St SE

Downtown @ 700

University Village

2018 Nancy St SW

2018 Nancy St

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Tierra Pointe

The Crossroads

Sterling Downtown

Imperial

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The Franz

Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC
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120 10th St NW

Cresta North Valley

1419 Coal Ave SW
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 | $699 | $1,800 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $439 | $2,053 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $895 | $3,200 |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $1,150 | $3,930 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $1,300 | $3,763 |
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?
The cheapest apartment in Westside is Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes which is listed at $699, 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 31 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 $144 which is $3,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
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