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

2121 Gold Ave SE

La Vida Nueva

501 Princeton Dr SE

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412 Columbia Dr SE

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3715 Simms Ave SE, Unit A

1622 Coal Ave SE

Zodiac Apartments

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410 Harvard Dr SE, Unit C

1521 Gold Ave SE

209 Cornell Dr SE

516 Ash St SE

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200 Cornell Dr

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417 Sycamore St SE

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Kachina Apartments

1516 Tijeras Ave NE

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Sunshine Apartments

1801 Coal Pl SE

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University Studio Apartments

217 Harvard Dr SE

545 Cedar St SE

509 Girard Terrace

402 Cornell Dr SE

1320 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE

Pine St Studios

Omni House

Don Quixote Apartments

1606-1612 Coal Ave SE
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110 Mesa St SE

525 Cedar St SE

521-525 Cedar St SE

Mountain View II Apartments

1900-1910 Gold Ave SE

Bricklight District

Marquee Village Apartments

1005 Dickerson Dr SE

Chaparral - No Availability

El Parador
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Southeast Quadrant, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Quadrant?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Quadrant Studio Apartments | $848 | $720 | $1,000 |
| Southeast Quadrant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,103 | $750 | $1,550 |
| Southeast Quadrant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $1,100 | $1,400 |
| Southeast Quadrant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,426 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southeast Quadrant Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encino Terrace Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 521-525 Cedar St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Garfield Townhomes | A1-B8 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 521-525 Cedar St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Marquee Village Apartments | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Garfield Townhomes | A1-B8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Olympus Highlands North | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 412 Columbia Dr SE | 412 Columbia Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| La Vida Nueva | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Encino Terrace Senior | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
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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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