Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (52 Rentals)

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417 Princeton Dr SE, Unit A
$1,200
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417 Princeton Dr SE, Unit A

417 Princeton Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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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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3409 Crest Ave SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

3409 Crest Ave SE

3409 Crest Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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3400 Crest Ave SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

3400 Crest Ave SE

3400-3408 Crest Ave 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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Kachina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kachina Apartments

301 Harvard 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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Columbia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Apartments

205-209 Columbia Dr 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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Pine St Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine St Studios

414 Pine St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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New Life Homes 4
1 Bedroom Apartments

New Life Homes 4

6600 Delia Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121

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University Village
Studio Apartments

University Village

1901 University Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Skylight Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Skylight Apartments

3410-3422 Vail Ave 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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Omni House
Studio Apartments

Omni House

2426-2428 Garfield Ave 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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Don Quixote Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Quixote Apartments

1811 Lead Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Zodiac Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Zodiac Apartments

419 Vassar Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
property at 820 Arno St SE

$1,250

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820 Arno St SE

AlbuquerqueNM87102
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Paseo del Rio II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo del Rio II

501 Poco Loco Dr SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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Check Out Albuquerque’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Albuquerque and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Esther Lombardi

Southwest Quadrant, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Quadrant Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Quadrant area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes priced from $599. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamond Elite Luxury TownhomesStudio/1 Bath1BR,1BA$599
La Vida NuevaStudiosStudio,1BA$800
509 Girard Terrace1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$829
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1,100
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Broadstone Towne CenterThe Claro1BR,1BA$1,489
200 Cornell Dr1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Quadrant, NM

As of April 07, 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 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Quadrant apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.28
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B"417 Princeton Dr. SE1BR,1BA$1.33
Broadstone Towne CenterThe Claro1BR,1BA$2.01
417 Princeton Dr SE, Unit Unit A417 Princeton Dr SE1BR,1BA$1.71
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.57
509 Girard Terrace1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
La Vida NuevaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Diamond Elite Luxury TownhomesStudio/1 BathStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Southwest 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 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 $1,495.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Quadrant is Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Southwest Quadrant costs $2,550.

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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