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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
University West, Albuquerque, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
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Property type
Median rent
Median rent in University West
$1,225/mo
The average rent in University West is $1,225 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University West
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University West rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University West, Albuquerque, NM
At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends for all bedroom counts and property types in University West. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
University West, Albuquerque, NM
Rent prices in University West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University West is $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,737. 1-bedroom apartments in University West run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $819 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway Central Corridor Partnership | $947 | |
Citizens Imp Comm Of Martineztown | $980 | |
Elder Homstead | $937 | |
Fair Heights | $1,010 | |
Monkbridge Gardens | $1,064 | |
Sunport | $1,110 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,195 | - | - | |
Condos | $1,675 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,737 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$819
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Broadway Central Corridor Partnership
Average rent
$947
Citizens Imp Comm Of Martineztown
Average rent
$980
Elder Homstead
Average rent
$937
Fair Heights
Average rent
$1,010
Monkbridge Gardens
Average rent
$1,064
Sunport
Average rent
$1,110
Apartments
Average rent
$1,195
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Houses
Average rent
$1,737
The table above reflects average rent prices in University West, Albuquerque, NM, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in University West, Albuquerque, NM compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in University West and Broadway Central Corridor Partnership by all bedroom counts and property types.
University West
36%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University West, Albuquerque, NM is 29% higher than the median rent in Broadway Central Corridor Partnership, Albuquerque, NM.
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Frequently asked questions for University West, Albuquerque, NM
Quick answers to common questions about the University West rental market.
How much is rent in University West?
The average rent in University West is $1,225 per month as of August 8, 2026.
How does University West rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University West is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University West?
To comfortably afford rent in University West, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).