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Desert Willow Apartments

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(505) 560-1727
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8901 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

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Desert Willow

8901 Jefferson St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 560-1727
Desert Willow in Albuquerque, NM - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,061-$1,270 Pricing
  • 574–839 Square Feet

Rent Specials

There's never been a better time to call Desert Willow home. Move into a renovated apartment home today while we continue investing more than $5 million in community upgrades designed to enhance your living experience.

About Desert Willow

Desert Willow Apartments offers a range of 1 and 2 bedroom pet-friendly apartment homes in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Each floor plan includes features such as spacious interiors, walk-in closets and ceiling fans. This community provides amenities like a fitness center, swimming pool and hot tub. On-site management and maintenance services are available to assist residents. What we do hits HOME. *Desert Willow participates in the affordable housing program where income limits apply. Please visit our website for income limits and more information.

Desert Willow is located in the Wildflower Area Neighborhood and 87113 Zip code of Albuquerque, NM. This community is professionally managed by Dominium

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Garages available*
  • In La Cueva School District
  • Kitchen breakfast bar
  • Near Balloon Fiesta Park
  • Off street parking
  • Swimming pool and hot tub
  • Washer and dryer available
  • Water, sewer and trash removal services included

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Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Desert Willow offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,061 and having 574–839 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Madera

    $1,061

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 574 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,061Available Now0227574
    $1,061Available Now1012574
    $1,061 October 16, 20261022574

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Range

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,061

    Unit 0227 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,061

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,061

    Unit 1012 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,061

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,061

    Unit 1022 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,061

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,061
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Sonoma

    $1,270

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 839 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,270Available Now0918839
    $1,270Available Now0711839
    $1,270Available Now1114839

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Range

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,270

    Unit 0918 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,270

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,270

    Unit 0711 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,270

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,270

    Unit 1114 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,270

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,270
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 224 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1999

Income Restrictions At Desert Willow

Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.

# PersonsAnnual Income
1$42,180
2$48,240
3$54,240
4$60,240
income restriction

To qualify, you must be equal to or below those in the chart, based on the number of persons living in the dwelling.

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

Utilities

Garage RentiGarage Rent - Optional monthly fee Charged per unit.$0.00/mo

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat
Cat DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$250.00
Restrictions:

Additional $100 for second pet. Some breed and other restrictions may apply. Please call for more details.

Comments:

Max of 2. | Restrictions: Some breed and other restrictions may apply. Please call for more details.

Dog
Dog DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$250.00
Restrictions:

Additional $100 for second pet. Some breed and other restrictions may apply. Please call for more details.

Comments:

Max of 2. | Restrictions: Some breed and other restrictions may apply. Please call for more details.

Other Pet
Pet RentiMonthly Pet Rent Per Pet - Optional monthly fee Charged Per Pet.$0.00/mo

Parking Info and Fees

Other
Other

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Garages available*
  • In La Cueva School District
  • Kitchen breakfast bar
  • Near Balloon Fiesta Park
  • Off street parking
  • Swimming pool and hot tub
  • Washer and dryer available
  • Water, sewer and trash removal services included

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Washer/Dryer

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
Google Map

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8901 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Getting Around

  • 40 / 100 Fairly walkable

    Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 30 / 100 Limited public transit

    Transit is available for some trips

  • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly

    Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Scores provided by Local Logic details

Getting to Know the Area

  • 60 / 100 Restaurants

    Variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 50 / 100 Cafes

    Some cafés within a few minutes

  • 30 / 100 Nightlife

    Some bars within walking distance

  • 50 / 100 Shopping

    Several shops within walking distance

  • 100 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Noise Level

    Very few sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Willow

Where is Desert Willow located?

Desert Willow is located at 8901 Jefferson St NE near the Wildflower Area area of Albuquerque, NM

What is the current rent range at Desert Willow?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Desert Willow currently range from $1,061 to $1,270

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Desert Willow are
  • Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Desert Willow is: There's never been a better time to call Desert Willow home. Move into a renovated apartment home today while we continue investing more than $5 million in community upgrades designed to enhance your living experience..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Desert Willow Apartments are 35.6% cheaper than the average apartment in the Wildflower Area area, and 19.0% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Wildflower Area Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,061$1,624-$563-34.7%
    2 Bedroom$1,270$2,001-$731-36.5%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Albuquerque

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,061$1,292-$231-17.9%
    2 Bedroom$1,270$1,590-$320-20.1%

    Methodology: On 08/15/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 41 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Desert Willow (Wildflower Area), and 1449 other apartment communities in Albuquerque using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 08/15/2026

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Nearby Schools

La Cueva High School

Albuquerque Public Schools
7801 Wilshire Avenue Northeast
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1826 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away
7/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Desert Willow.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Outpost Performance Space

210 Yale Boulevard Southeast
16 minute drive / 7.93 miles away

Andaluz Hotel

125 2nd Street Northwest
17 minute drive / 8.02 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Cabela's

5151 Lang Ave NE
3 minute drive / 1.17 miles away

Target

6100 Paseo Del Norte NE
3 minute drive / 1.32 miles away

Kohl's

6800 Holly Ave NE
4 minute drive / 1.52 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Central New Mexico Community College - Workforce Training Center

5600 Eagle Rock Avenue NE
1 minute drive / 0.46 miles away

Central New Mexico Community College - Advanced Technology Center

4700 Alameda Boulevard NE
1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

University of Phoenix, Albuquerque - Albuquerque Campus

5700 Pasadena Avenue Northeast
2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away

Groceries

Trader Joe's

8928 Holly Ave NE
6 minute drive / 2.85 miles away

Albertsons

4770 Montgomery Blvd NE
8 minute drive / 4.18 miles away

Natural Grocers

921 Hwy 528
11 minute drive / 5.23 miles away

Hospitals

Lovelace Women's Hospital

4701 Montgomery Boulevard Ne
8 minute drive / 4.08 miles away

Lovelace Westside Hospital

10501 Golf Course Road Nw
10 minute drive / 5.0 miles away

University Of New Mexico Hospital

2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne
15 minute drive / 7.26 miles away

Military Bases

US Army Rsrv Training Center

16 minute drive / 7.82 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Manzano Mountain Retreat

7120 Wyoming Boulevard Northeast
5 minute drive / 2.71 miles away

Sandia Peak Ski Area

10 Tramway Loop Northeast
13 minute drive / 6.07 miles away

La Luz Trail

La Luz Trail
13 minute drive / 6.14 miles away

Desert Willow has 5 parks within 8.0 miles, including Manzano Mountain Retreat, Sandia Peak Ski Area, La Luz Trail, Sunshine Building, and Rio Grande Botanical Garden.

Shopping Centers

Cunado Plaza

8900 San Mateo NE
1 minute drive / 0.32 miles away

New Mexico Design Center

4801 Alameda Blvd NE
1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

Legacy @ Journal Center

I-25 & Paseo Del Norte
3 minute drive / 1.15 miles away

Desert Willow has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.

Transit Stations

Sandia Pueblo-Rail Runner Express

4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away

Los Ranchos-Journal Center-Rail Runner Express

5 minute drive / 1.81 miles away

Downtown Albuquerque-Rail Runner Express

17 minute drive / 8.04 miles away

Nearby Neighborhoods

Wildflower Area

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $1,054
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Nor Este

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $1,061
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North Domingo Baca

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $883
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Albuquerque Studio Apartments $1,020$645$2,850
Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,292$500$2,863
Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,590$737$3,523
Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,037$1,066$4,276
Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,195$1,300$9,739

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