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1200 Dickerson Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A
412 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
3209 Burton Ave SE
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419 Vassar Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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318-320 Princeton Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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3409 Crest Ave SE
3409 Crest Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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3400 Crest Ave SE
3400-3408 Crest Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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208 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1301-1325 Wellesley Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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301 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1801 Coal Pl SE
1801 Coal Pl SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1601-1621 Sunshine Ter Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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205-209 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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543 Cedar St SE
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6600 Delia Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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University Village
1901 University Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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2018 Nancy St SW
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3410-3422 Vail Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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509 Girard Terrace
509 Girard Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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402 Cornell Dr SE
402-404 Cornell Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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2426-2428 Garfield Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1811 Lead Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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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 |
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| Southwest Quadrant Studio Apartments | $952 | $761 | $2,217 |
| Southwest Quadrant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $599 | $1,950 |
| Southwest Quadrant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $1,066 | $2,550 |
| Southwest Quadrant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $1,050 | $2,500 |
| Southwest Quadrant 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $2,036 | $2,616 |
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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. Zodiac Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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 |
| 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 |
| La Vida Nueva | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,234 |
| Garfield Townhomes | A1-B8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Panatela | 2BR,2BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Quadrant, NM
As of July 08, 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 Panatela Model at Broadstone Towne Center starting at $1,950 with a $1.58 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. |
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| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Panatela | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.58 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Garfield Townhomes | A1-B8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| La Vida Nueva | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A | 412 Columbia Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Quadrant Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Quadrant?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Quadrant is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Quadrant?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Quadrant is Garfield Townhomes which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Southwest Quadrant costs $2,725.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Quadrant?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Quadrant have an average cost of $213 which is $2,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Quadrant.
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