
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Valley Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $795 (135 Rentals)


236 1/2 Vermont St NE

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Tesota Four Hills

The Twelve 601

Cloudview Terrace

Bluewater Village

1033 Louisiana Blvd SE

Casa Placida

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528 Charleston St SE, Unit 3

2408 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit D
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128 General Arnold St NE

237 63rd St NW

The Loop at 950

1117 Louisiana Blvd SE

1017 Alvarado Dr SE

Manzano Vista

127 Tennessee St SE

Home @ Valencia

308 General Marshall St NE

216 General Marshall St NE
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The Ridge

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Valley Apartments

12124 Indian School Rd NE

3508 Eastern Ave SE

560 Estancia Dr NW

370 Atrisco Dr SW

Nova Ridge

Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community

940 Chelwood Park Blvd NE

179 Monte Largo Dr NE
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520 Tennessee St NE

1400 Valencia Dr SE

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*

Cinnamon Tree Apartments

1201 Palomas

8313 Marquette Ave. NE

1928 Buena Vista Dr SE

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Tesota Midtown

Sandia Shadows

The Beach
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Four Seasons

Sunrise Apartments

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12001 Phoenix Ave NE, Unit C

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Union 505

Farolito Senior Apartments

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Arrowhead Pointe

Villa De San Felipe

Tierra Linda Apartments

11912 Indian School Rd NE, Unit APT 8

912 San Pedro Dr SE
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South Valley, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley Studio Apartments | $844 | $645 | $1,800 |
| South Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,117 | $500 | $2,033 |
South Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $795 | $2,407 |
| South Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $1,120 | $3,164 |
| South Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $1,300 | $2,664 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Valley, Albuquerque, NM
Ranked #4
Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Valley is under $752.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Valley?
The cheapest apartment in South Valley is Tennessee Street which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in South Valley costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Valley?
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 32 regular apartments in South Valley 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 Valley?
Cheap apartments in South Valley have an average cost of $117 which is $2,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Valley.
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