Casa de Sierra Senior Apartments
200 Valencia Dr SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87108
$799 - $1,135
1-2 Beds
Fair West
Albuquerque, NM
Fair West - Albuquerque, NM Area Guide
A charming neighborhood in east Albuquerque
Historic
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Charming
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Walkable
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Convenient
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Diverse
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With easy access to grocery stores, local restaurants, and more, Fair West ranks among Albuquerque's most walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods. This historic neighborhood dates back to before the Great Depression, although its growth really began in the 1950s. This resulted in an eclectic mix of homes, ranging from old adobes to sprawling brick ranch homes. The area also features several apartment buildings and townhomes available for rent.
Fair West's main attraction is Expo New Mexico, which is home to the New Mexico State Fair. During the rest of the year, the venue hosts concerts, flea markets, and art exhibitions. Sports and gaming fans can visit the Downs Racetrack and Casino, which offers live horse racing, table games and slots, and both casual and upscale dining options. For shopping and more restaurants, head just a mile north to ABQ Uptown, where you can enjoy hours of browsing the diverse retail outlets and entertainment venues.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fair West is $796 for a studio, $803 for one bedroom, and $1,156 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fair West has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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350 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$796/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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531 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$803/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,000 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,156/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fair West - Albuquerque, NM is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Fair West - Albuquerque, NM offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Fair West - Albuquerque, NM provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Fair West - Albuquerque, NM from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Geology Museum
- Meteorite Museum
- UNM Observatory
- Roosevelt Park
- Museum of Southwestern Biology
Military Bases
Airports
- Albuquerque International Sunport
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.