Apartments for Rent in the South Valley Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM (1,262 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Valley, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #32

Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across New Mexico, including Albuquerque. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with younger kids, location matters. South Valley has risen to be a favorite area of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and access to the best-rated learning and education resources for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks, paths, and trails is very important. This residential area has come to be providing favorable access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential area has now become known as one of our favorite luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This section of Albuquerque has emerged as one of our preferred communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about South Valley

How much are Studio apartments in South Valley?

There are currently 134 Studio Apartments in South Valley with rent ranges from $645 to $2,405 with an average price of $958.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Valley Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Valley ranges from $650 to $82,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,396.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Valley cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Valley range from $825 to $5,985. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,449.

How expensive are South Valley Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 84 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Valley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $799 to $6,643 - averaging $1,955 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.