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

1622 Coal Ave SE

2801 Vail Ave SE, Unit 232

516 Lewis Ave SE

Four Seasons

704 Pacific Ave SW

Taylor Ridge Apartments

417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B"

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417 Princeton Dr SE, Unit A
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3400 Crest Ave SE

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509 Girard Terrace

Omni House

402 Cornell Dr SE

Don Quixote Apartments

1606-1612 Coal Ave SE

1216 High St SE
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3409 Thaxton Ave SE

820 Arno St SE

820 Arno St SE

1918 Buena Vista Dr SE

1909 Wilmoore 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 | $777 | $599 | $1,344 |
| Southwest Quadrant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $825 | $2,550 |
| Southwest Quadrant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $975 | $1,395 |
| Southwest Quadrant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Southwest Quadrant 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $2,400 | $2,550 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 509 Girard Terrace | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Claro | 1BR,1BA | $1,489 |
| 200 Cornell Dr | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" | 417 Princeton Dr. SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Claro | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 417 Princeton Dr SE, Unit Unit A | 417 Princeton Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 509 Girard Terrace | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| La Vida Nueva | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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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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