Cheap Homes for Rent in South Valley Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (25 Rentals)

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2800 Vail Ave SE

AlbuquerqueNM87106

South Valley, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Valley area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at 1028 Alvarado Dr priced from $675. The Villas @ Uptown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable South Valley apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1028 Alvarado Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$675
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$700
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$700
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
Tesota Four HillsA1A1BR,1BA$718

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Valley, NM

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Valley area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value South Valley 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 South Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Taylor Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Home @ Valencia2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Lomas Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24
8309 Trumbull Ave SE, Unit B8309 Trumbull Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.09
Tesota Four HillsB1R2BR,1BA$1.26
225 Vermont St NE, Unit 4225 Vermont St NE1BR,1BA$1.07
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03
1028 Alvarado Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in South Valley?

There are currently 1276 Apartments for Rent in South Valley, NM with pricing that ranges from $642 to $7,167. There are also 130 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Valley ranging from $680 to $16,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Valley ranges from $680 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,531.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Valley range from $799 to $7,167, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,114.

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