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Generations at West Mesa

5710 Avalon Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

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  • Bedrooms

    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    768 sq ft

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Highlights

  • English and Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Hearing Impaired Accessible
  • Vision Impaired Accessible
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Picnic Area
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Hardwood Floors

About Generations at West Mesa

Generations at West Mesa is a section 8 affordable 55+ community located in Albuquerque, NM. We offer a variety of 1 & 2-bedrooms.

Generations at West Mesa is an apartment community located in Bernalillo County and the 87105 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Bathroom Vanity
  • Business/Computer Center
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Community Garden
  • Dual-Pane Windows
  • Electric Oven & Stove
  • Enlarged Closet
  • Grey Wood Flooring
  • Income Restricted 55+ Community
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Located on SR-66
  • New 55+ Community
  • Non-Smoking Community
  • On-Site Activites
  • On-Site Tenant Support From Catholic Charities
  • Outdoor Fitness Center
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Uncovered Parking

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Playground

Clubhouse

Business Center

  • Package Service
  • Wi-Fi
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Hearing Impaired Accessible
  • Vision Impaired Accessible
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Storage Space
  • Fitness Center
  • Playground
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Microwave

Refrigerator

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Garden

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Location
5710 Avalon Rd NW, Albuquerque,
NM 87105
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City - Albuquerque

Albuquerque sits where the Rio Grande cuts through the high desert, framed by the Sandia Mountains to the east and the West Mesa to the west — a geography that shapes everything from the light to the pace of daily life. Founded in 1706 as a Spanish colonial outpost, the city carries that layered history through neighborhoods like Old Town, where adobe architecture and centuries-old plazas coexist with working galleries and local markets. The University of New Mexico anchors the central part of the city, while Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories give Albuquerque a strong foothold in aerospace and technology. Nob Hill draws renters with its walkable, eclectic stretch along historic Route 66, and the North Valley offers a quieter setting along the river. Downtown continues to grow as a hub for arts, civic life, and commuters.

The rental market reflects the city's range.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

West Mesa Albuquerque, NM
Studio $606 $863
1 Bedroom $808 $1,172
2 Bedrooms $1,042 $1,433
3 Bedrooms $1,357 $1,871
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of New Mexico
Drive: 14 min 5.2 mi
Central NM C.C., Albuquerque
Drive: 14 min 6.1 mi
Central NM C.C., Sourth Valley
Drive: 15 min 7.9 mi
Central NM C.C., Westside
Drive: 21 min 10.5 mi
Generations at West Mesa is within 14 minutes or 5.2 miles from University of New Mexico. It is also near Central NM C.C., Albuquerque and Central NM C.C., Sourth Valley.
Schools
Lavaland Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
420 Students
Attendance Zone
Vision Quest Alt Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1 Students
Nearby
John Adams Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
462 Students
Attendance Zone
Mark Armijo Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
200 Students
Nearby
West Mesa High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,799 Students
Attendance Zone
Power House Christian Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Legacy Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
354 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Generations at West Mesa is near Albuquerque International Sunport, located 16.0 miles or 32 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
Drive: 10 min 3.9 mi
Montaño Rail Runner Station
Drive: 15 min 7.9 mi
Bernalillo County Rail Runner Station
Drive: 16 min 8.3 mi
Los Ranchos/Journal Center Rail Runner Station
Drive: 21 min 10.8 mi
Isleta Pueblo Rail Runner Station
 Drive: 24 min 14.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Albuquerque International Sunport
 Drive: 32 min 16.0 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Generations at West Mesa.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Plaza West Business Center
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Coors & Central Shopping Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Generations at West Mesa has 2 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Albuquerque Aquarium
 Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Tingley Beach
 Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
American International Rattlesnake Museum
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
 Drive: 10 min 3.0 mi
ABQ BioPark Zoo
 Drive: 9 min 3.0 mi
Generations at West Mesa has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Albuquerque Aquarium, Tingley Beach, and American International Rattlesnake Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Lovelace Medical Center
Drive: 12 min 4.3 mi
Central Desert Behavioral Health Center
Drive: 12 min 4.4 mi
Presbyterian Hospital
Drive: 12 min 4.6 mi
Generations at West Mesa has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Lovelace Medical Center which is 4.3 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Kirtland Air Force Base
Drive: 40 min 17.7 mi
Generations at West Mesa is 17.7 miles and a 40 minute drive from Kirtland Air Force Base.

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