
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Old Town Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (31 Rentals)
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Bluewater Village

Silver Gardens Apartments

Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included

1210 Central Ave SW

The Beach

Valley Apartments

Imperial

Zocalo Lofts

528-600 Candelaria Rd NW

El Campo Apartments

516 Candelaria Rd NW

803 Marquette Ave NW

505 Headingly Ave NW
West Old Town, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Old Town?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Old Town Studio Apartments | $961 | $638 | $1,445 |
West Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $680 | $2,399 |
West Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $697 | $2,500 |
West Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $799 | $2,300 |
West Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $1,300 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available West Old Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Old Town 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 West Old Town apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Millennium Flats - Washer-Dryer Included | Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
Zocalo Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
El Campo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | Retail Space | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,257 |
Monterey Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Old Town, NM
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Old Town area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3841 Sunbird Dr NW Model at 3841 Sunbird Dr NW in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value West Old Town apartment is the Amazing Model at 873-895 Silver Ave SW starting at $1,450 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Hunning Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Old Town apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3841 Sunbird Dr NW | 3841 Sunbird Dr NW | 3BR,3BA | $1.11 |
873-895 Silver Ave SW | Amazing | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Poblana Place | E 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Artisan @ Sawmill Village | 1x1 Market 647 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Valley Apartments | Azure Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
El Campo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Zocalo Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Old Town, Albuquerque, NM
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the West Old Town Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Old Town Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Old Town?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Old Town is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Old Town?
The cheapest apartment in West Old Town is Silver Gardens Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in West Old Town costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Old Town?
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 11 regular apartments in West Old Town that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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