Desert Willow Apartments

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8901 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 560-1727
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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
  • $964-$1,153Pricing
  • 574–839Square Feet

Rent Specials

Apply today and move in to receive a brand-new Smart TV for your home! *Some restrictions may apply.

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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

  • Additional Storage Space Available*
  • 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

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Desert Willow offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $964 and having 574–839 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Madera

    $964

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 574 sq ft
    Available January 5, 2026

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $964 January 5, 20260517574
    $964 January 5, 20261226574
    $964 February 5, 20260433574

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Storage Space
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Range

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $964

    Unit 0517 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $964

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $964

    Unit 1226 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $964

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $964

    Unit 0433 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $964

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $964
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Sonoma

    $1,153

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 839 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,153Available Now0835839
    $1,153Available Now0318839
    $1,153Available Now0915839

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Storage Space
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Range

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,153

    Unit 0835 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,153

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,153

    Unit 0318 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,153

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,153

    Unit 0915 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,153

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,153
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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

Income Restrictions At Desert Willow

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

# PersonsAnnual Income
1$38,400
2$43,920
3$49,380
4$54,840
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 below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Dog

Dog Deposit$150
Dog Fee$150

Cat

Cat Deposit$150
Cat Fee$150

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

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

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

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

Parking Info and Fees

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

  • Additional Storage Space Available*
  • 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

  • Storage Space
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Washer/Dryer

Kitchen Amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Range

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
Google Map

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8901 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am–5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $964 to $1,153

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Desert Willow are
  • Monday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • 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: Apply today and move in to receive a brand-new Smart TV for your home! *Some restrictions may apply..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Desert Willow Apartments are 43.2% cheaper than the average apartment in the Wildflower Area area, and 26.75% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Wildflower Area Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$964$1,663-$699-42.0%
    2 Bedroom$1,153$2,074-$921-44.4%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Albuquerque

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$964$1,290-$326-25.3%
    2 Bedroom$1,153$1,606-$453-28.2%

    Methodology: On 11/15/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 43 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Desert Willow (Wildflower Area), and 1391 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 11/15/2025

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Nearby Schools

Edmund G Ross Elementary

Albuquerque Public Schools
6700 Palomas Avenue Northeast
Public School - Grades PK-5 (405 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
4/10

Desert Ridge Middle

Albuquerque Public Schools
8400 Barstow Street Northeast
Public School - Grades 6-8 (816 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away
7/10

La Cueva High

Albuquerque Public Schools
7801 Wilshire Avenue Northeast
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1816 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

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Albuquerque Studio Apartments $1,098$558$2,203
Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,290$695$4,121
Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,606$800$3,827
Albuquerque 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,998$1,020$3,880
Albuquerque 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,835$1,300$3,649

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