Cheap Homes for Rent in Westside Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (16 Rentals)

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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. 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 Westside 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
9317 Central AveWest StudiosStudio,1BA$795
University VillageStudio-Internet, DirecTV, Utilities IncludedStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, NM

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.48 price per square foot Jade Model at Diamond Mesa in the in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood starting from $1,722. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the 2B SPL: Cypress (Premium) Model at Cottonwood Ranch starting at $1,599 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows 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.
Diamond MesaJade2BR,2.5BA$1.48
Cottonwood Ranch2B SPL: Cypress (Premium)2BR,2BA$1.45
Taylor Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Peaks at Los RanchosSequoia Renovated2BR,1BA$1.39
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.27
El Campo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Nine-O-Nine ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$1.39
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside

What type of rentals are currently available in Westside?

There are currently 467 Apartments for Rent in Westside, NM with pricing that ranges from $670 to $8,500. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westside ranging from $550 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westside ranges from $550 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,255.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Westside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Westside range from $799 to $7,167, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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