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Columbia West Apartments

209 Columbia Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

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Highlights

  • Pool
  • Gated

About Columbia West Apartments

At Columbia West Apartments in Albuquerque, NM, experience great living. These apartments are located in Albuquerque on Columbia Dr. Se in the 87106 area. The professional leasing staff is ready for you to visit. Schedule a time to see the current floorplan options. Your new home awaits you at Columbia West Apartments. Stop by the leasing office to talk about leasing your new apartment.

Columbia West Apartments is an apartment community located in Bernalillo County and the 87106 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • ALL UTILITIES PAID!

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Pool
  • Gated

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Oven

Range

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

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Location
209 Columbia Dr SE, Albuquerque,
NM 87106
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Neighborhood

Next to the University of New Mexico lies University Heights, a popular Albuquerque neighborhood filled with cultural and recreational opportunities. Locals and visitors alike enjoy charming cafes, shops, and eateries that all contribute to the neighborhood's lively atmosphere. Wellesley Park offers well-maintained tennis courts, golf courses, and serene green spaces, perfect for leisurely afternoon strolls or sports matches. University Heights is also known for its home aesthetics and unique architectural blend of Pueblo Revival and Streamline Moderne styles. With relatively affordable homes and rentals, this area attracts university staff, students, and professionals who benefit from the short commute to nearby employment centers. Central Ave and public transit options ensure easy commuting into and throughout the city.

Learn more about living in University Heights 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

University Heights Albuquerque, NM
Studio $635 $868
1 Bedroom $953 $1,163
2 Bedrooms $996 $1,432
3 Bedrooms $2,323 $1,852
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of New Mexico
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Central NM C.C., Albuquerque
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Central NM C.C., Sourth Valley
Drive: 17 min 9.7 mi
Central NM C.C., Montoya
Drive: 22 min 9.8 mi
Columbia West Apartments is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from University of New Mexico. It is also near Central NM C.C., Albuquerque and Central NM C.C., Montoya.
Schools
Cien Aguas International
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
422 Students
Nearby
Lowell Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
246 Students
Nearby
Monte Vista Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
426 Students
Attendance Zone
Jefferson Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
644 Students
Attendance Zone
Albuquerque High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,714 Students
Attendance Zone
Cesar Chavez Community Center
Public High School
Grades 9-12
132 Students
Nearby
Presbyterian Ear Institute Oral School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
St Charles Borromeo Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
105 Students
Nearby
Menaul School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
196 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Columbia West Apartments is near Albuquerque International Sunport, located 7.1 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Montaño Rail Runner Station
Drive: 12 min 6.2 mi
Bernalillo County Rail Runner Station
Drive: 12 min 6.4 mi
Los Ranchos/Journal Center Rail Runner Station
Drive: 17 min 8.8 mi
Sandia Pueblo Rail Runner Station
 Drive: 18 min 12.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Albuquerque International Sunport
 Drive: 21 min 7.1 mi

Walkability Near Columbia West Apartments

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
73 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Active

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Columbia West Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Retail Space In UNM Area
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
College Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Central Shops
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Columbia West Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Geology Museum
 Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Meteorite Museum
 Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Roosevelt Park
 Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
UNM Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Museum of Southwestern Biology
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Columbia West Apartments has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Geology Museum, Meteorite Museum, and Roosevelt Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
University of New Mexico Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Presbyterian Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Central Desert Behavioral Health Center
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Columbia West Apartments has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is University of New Mexico Hospital which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Kirtland Air Force Base
Drive: 29 min 8.8 mi
Columbia West Apartments is 8.8 miles and a 29 minute drive from Kirtland Air Force Base.

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