Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (63 Rentals)

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707 12th St SW

AlbuquerqueNM87102

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Princeton Hall Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Hall Apartments

318-320 Princeton Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Columbian Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbian Apartments

208 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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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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Kachina Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kachina Apartments

301 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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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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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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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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Columbia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Apartments

205-209 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1611 Gold Ave SE
Studio Apartments

1611 Gold Ave SE

1611 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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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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210 High St NE
Studio Apartments

210 High St NE

210 High St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Aztec Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Manor

403 Aztec Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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2121 Gold Ave SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Gold Ave SE

2121 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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University West, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available University West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University West area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Gardens Apartments priced from $740. Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable University West apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740
Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer IncludedStudioStudio,1BA$740
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$745
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$840
Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*Yucca1BR,1BA$850
Don Quixote ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Citadel - Free UtilitiesStudioStudio,1BA$869
Villa de San FelipeBroadwayStudio,1BA$872
Comanche WellsS1Studio,1BA$874
Zocalo LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University West, NM

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the University West area is the $1.78 price per square foot Monte Vista Model at Broadstone Nob Hill in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value University West apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadstone Nob HillMonte Vista2BR,2BA$1.78
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
873-895 Silver Ave SWAmazing1BR,1BA$1.50
Marquee Village ApartmentsKaloDuo-Premium2BR,1BA$1.59
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Glo Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Nine-O-Nine ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Peaks at Sandia View1x1R-6401BR,1BA$1.64
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University West, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #330

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Albuquerque. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the University West Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University West is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University West?

The cheapest apartment in University West is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in University West costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University West?

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 12 regular apartments in University West 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 University West?

Cheap apartments in University West have an average cost of $243 which is $1,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University West.

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