Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Quadrant Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (51 Rentals)

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412 Columbia Dr SE
$999 - $1,075
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412 Columbia Dr SE

412 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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property at 1521 Gold Ave SE

$1,200 - $1,250

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1521 Gold Ave SE

AlbuquerqueNM87106
property at 219 Girard Blvd SE

$1,500 - $2,400

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219 Girard Blvd SE

AlbuquerqueNM87106
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Princeton Hall Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Hall Apartments

318-320 Princeton Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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417 Sycamore St SE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

417 Sycamore St SE

417 Sycamore St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Columbian Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbian Apartments

208 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1405 Gold Ave SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1405 Gold Ave SE

1405 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Kachina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kachina Apartments

301 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1516 Tijeras Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

1516-1522 Tijeras Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Columbia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Apartments

205-209 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Sunshine Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunshine Apartments

1601-1621 Sunshine Ter Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1801 Coal Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 Coal Pl SE

1801 Coal Pl SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1611 Gold Ave SE
Studio Apartments

1611 Gold Ave SE

1611 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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3435 Smith Ave SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

3435 Smith Ave SE

3435 Smith Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106

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217 Harvard Dr SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

217 Harvard Dr SE

217 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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509 Girard Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

509 Girard Terrace

509 Girard Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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402 Cornell Dr SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

402 Cornell Dr SE

402-404 Cornell Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Pine St Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine St Studios

414 Pine St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Omni House
Studio Apartments

Omni House

2426-2428 Garfield Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Don Quixote Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Quixote Apartments

1811 Lead Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Bricklight District
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bricklight District

115 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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El Parador
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Parador

201 Yale Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106

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Southeast Quadrant, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Quadrant Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Quadrant area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Encino Terrace Senior priced from $720. La Vida Nueva has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Southeast Quadrant apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encino Terrace SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$720
La Vida NuevaStudiosStudio,1BA$800
2121 Gold Ave SE2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 131BR,1BA$850
521-525 Cedar St SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$945
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1,150
Marquee Village ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,1BA$1,230
Garfield TownhomesA1-B81BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Quadrant, NM

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Quadrant area is the $0.88 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 521-525 Cedar St SE in the in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value Southeast Quadrant apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Quadrant apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
521-525 Cedar St SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.88
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.15
Marquee Village ApartmentsKaloDuo2BR,1BA$1.51
Garfield TownhomesA1-B81BR,1BA$1.82
Olympus Highlands NorthA21BR,1BA$2.35
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.57
412 Columbia Dr SE412 Columbia Dr SE1BR,1BA$1.54
La Vida NuevaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
2121 Gold Ave SE2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 131BR,1BA$1.70
Encino Terrace SeniorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89

The Student's Guide to Albuquerque: Top Neighborhoods That Put CNM and UNM Life Within Reach

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Southeast Quadrant, Albuquerque, NM

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Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Quadrant Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Quadrant?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Quadrant is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Quadrant?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Quadrant is 2121 Gold Ave SE which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Southeast Quadrant costs $1,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Quadrant?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Southeast Quadrant that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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