
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Los Altos Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Los Altos area of Albuquerque.


The Loop @950

Cinnamon Tree

White Oak Apartments

Nova Ridge

Manzano Vista

The Twelve 601

Nova Point Gated Community
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The Portals Apartments

The Villas @ Uptown

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Tesota Four Hills

Somerset Park

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Las Brisas

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FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!!

Executive West - Senior Community

216 General Marshall St NE

Casa Placida

147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4, Unit 4

The Lanai Apartments

Nova View

The Ridge
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128 General Arnold St NE

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The French Quarter

Villa Apartments

332 General Marshall St NE

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Three Fountains

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520 Tennessee St NE

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131 General Arnold St NE

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148 General Arnold St NE
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105 General Arnold St NE
South Los Altos, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Los Altos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Los Altos Studio Apartments | $996 | $645 | $2,398 |
| South Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $500 | $2,497 |
| South Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $803 | $5,442 |
| South Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $923 | $2,279 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Los Altos Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available South Los Altos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Los Altos area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at The Loop @950 priced from $645. White Oak Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $716. Here are the most affordable South Los Altos apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop @950 | 0x1 - 280 | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
| FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!! | Sailor Interior Units | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Twelve 601 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Nova Point Gated Community | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Somerset Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $822 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| El Pueblo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Los Altos, NM
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Los Altos area is the $1.09 price per square foot B1 Model at The Portals Apartments in the in the South San Pedro neighborhood starting from $985. The second greatest value South Los Altos apartment is the 2bd/1ba Model at Home @ Valencia starting at $995 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the South San Pedro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Los Altos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portals Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Home @ Valencia | 2bd/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 520 Tennessee St NE | 2bed/1 ba Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Twelve 601 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4 | 147 General Arnold St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Villa Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Tesota Four Hills | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| The Ridge | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Lanai Apartments | 3rd Floor 1be/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Los Altos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Los Altos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Los Altos is under $840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Los Altos?
The cheapest apartment in South Los Altos is White Oak Apartments which is listed at $716, while the average apartment in South Los Altos costs $1,440.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Los Altos?
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 31 regular apartments in South Los Altos 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 South Los Altos?
Cheap apartments in South Los Altos have an average cost of $138 which is $1,302 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Los Altos.
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