
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Quadrant area of Albuquerque.


La Vida Nueva

1622 Coal Ave SE

Pine St Studios

402 Richmond Dr SE

370 Atrisco Dr SW

915 Walter St SE

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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A, Unit A

211 Vassar Dr SE

2xx Bryn Mawr Dr SE
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1928 Buena Vista Dr SE

Four Seasons

Taylor Ridge Apartments

118 Princeton Dr SE

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1207 Barelas St SW

Furnished Studio-Albuquerque - Airport

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1013 Dickerson Dr SE, Unit B, Unit B

3209 Burton Ave SE

1409-1409 Hazeldine Ave SE

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3400 Crest Ave SE

Columbian Apartments

Sunport Plaza Apartments

Kachina Apartments

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Columbia Apartments

1801 Coal Pl SE

543 Cedar St SE

545 Cedar St SE
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University Village

Skylight Apartments

2018 Nancy St

2018 Nancy St SW

Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio

402 Cornell Dr SE

Omni House

Don Quixote Apartments

1606-1612 Coal Ave SE
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525 Cedar St SE

1216 High St SE

Mountain View II Apartments

1832 Buena Vista Dr SE

Zodiac Apartments

2800 Vail Ave SE

404 Dartmouth Dr SE

Chaparral - No Availability

3409 Thaxton Ave SE

1918 Buena Vista Dr SE
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Southwest Quadrant, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Quadrant?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Quadrant Studio Apartments | $1,024 | $800 | $1,248 |
| Southwest Quadrant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $599 | $1,600 |
| Southwest Quadrant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $985 | $2,200 |
| Southwest Quadrant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $1,250 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Quadrant Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Quadrant area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes priced from $699. La Vida Nueva has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Southwest Quadrant apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Pine St Studios | Unit 08 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Quadrant, NM
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Quadrant area is the $1.28 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Southwest Quadrant apartment is the The Havana Model at Broadstone Towne Center starting at $1,810 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Quadrant apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Havana | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1013 Dickerson Dr SE, Unit B | 1013 Dickerson Dr SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| El Parador | Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Pine St Studios | Unit 08 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A | 412 Columbia Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| La Vida Nueva | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Quadrant Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Quadrant?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Quadrant is Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Southwest Quadrant costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 3 regular apartments in Southwest Quadrant that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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