Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $475 (65 Rentals)

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412 Columbia Dr SE
$999 - $1,075
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$999 - $1,075
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412 Columbia Dr SE

412 Columbia 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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417 Sycamore St SE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

417 Sycamore St SE

417 Sycamore St 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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1207 Barelas Rd SW
3 Bedroom Apartments

1207 Barelas Rd SW

1207 Barelas Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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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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1203 Barelas Rd SW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1203 Barelas Rd SW

1203 Barelas Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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217 Harvard Dr SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

217 Harvard Dr SE

217 Harvard Dr 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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Pine St Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine St Studios

414 Pine St 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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Omni House
Studio Apartments

Omni House

2426-2428 Garfield Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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property at 2800 Vail Ave SE

$850 - $1,080

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2800 Vail Ave SE

AlbuquerqueNM87106
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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamond Elite Luxury TownhomesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$699
La Vida NuevaStudiosStudio,1BA$800
521-525 Cedar St SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$945
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1,150
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Garfield TownhomesA1-B81BR,1BA$1,450
Broadstone Towne CenterThe Claro1BR,1BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Quadrant, NM

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Quadrant area is the $1.27 price per square foot 5 Bed/5 Bath TH Model at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Southwest Quadrant apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes5 Bed/5 Bath TH5BR,5BA$1.27
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.28
521-525 Cedar St SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.88
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.15
Garfield TownhomesA1-B81BR,1BA$1.82
Broadstone Towne CenterThe Claro1BR,1BA$2.04
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.57
412 Columbia Dr SE412 Columbia Dr SE1BR,1BA$1.54
La Vida NuevaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
1207 Barelas St SW1207 Barelas St SW1BR,1BA$2.91

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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 $1,510.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Quadrant is 521-525 Cedar St SE which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Southwest Quadrant costs $1,250.

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 5 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 $215 which is $1,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Quadrant.

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