Cheap Homes for Rent in University West Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $800 (13 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University West, NM

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University West area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value University West apartment is the P 2/2 Model at Poblana Place starting at $1,795 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Northwest 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.
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
Poblana PlaceP 2/22BR,2BA$1.83
873-895 Silver Ave SWAmazing1BR,1BA$1.50
Marquee Village ApartmentsKaloDuo-Premium2BR,1BA$1.59
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Nine-O-Nine ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Peaks at Sandia View1x1R-6401BR,1BA$1.64
Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*Juniper1BR,1BA$1.79
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about University West

What type of rentals are currently available in University West?

There are currently 452 Apartments for Rent in University West, NM with pricing that ranges from $670 to $3,464. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University West ranging from $800 to $16,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University West ranges from $800 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,745.

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