Ladera West

Albuquerque, NM

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Ladera West - Albuquerque, NM

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A scenic neighborhood beside one of America’s greatest natural areas

Scenic Mountain Outdoors Suburban Great Location

Nestled beside the Petroglyph National Monument and boasting panoramic mountain views, Ladera West is a quiet desert neighborhood. Rentals in this neighborhood are affordable to mid-range and include charming pueblo-style houses and modern apartments. Ladera West has several parks and the Ladera Golf Course on the western part of the neighborhood provides a lush backdrop for several homes, so residents can spend plenty of time outdoors. The Petroglyph National Monument is a popular spot for hiking as well. Ladera West is predominantly residential but there are a few casual restaurants and shops in the southern corner and on the outskirts of the neighborhood. For even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, residents head into Downtown Albuquerque, which is only five miles away.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Petroglyph National Monument
  • Boca Negra Canyon
  • Albuquerque Aquarium
  • ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
  • Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Albuquerque International Sunport

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† 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 2025.