
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Valley Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (332 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Valley area of Albuquerque.


Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes

The Loop at 950

1111 Amherst Dr SE

448 Shorewood Dr NW

White Oak Apartments

Encino Terrace Senior

Cinnamon Tree Apartments

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Tesota Four Hills

Nova Ridge
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Villa De San Felipe

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544 Chama St SE, Unit D

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Union 505

The Twelve 601

Millennium Flats

Cloudview Terrace

604 Chama St SE

Bluewater Village

Citadel - Free Utilities

20 Chama St NE
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La Vida Nueva

2121 Gold Ave SE

The Villas at Uptown

2120 Coal Ave SE

Manzano Vista

Somerset Park

122 Charleston St SE

503 Pennsylvania St SE

Cedars - Free Cable & Internet*
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The Beach

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El Pueblo - Ultimate Urban Living

The Portals Apartments

431 Virginia St NE

533 Valencia Dr SE

Gracey's Nation - Palomas Community

304 Texas St NE

328 Utah St NE

208 General Marshall St NE

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Tesota Midtown
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Executive East Apartments

Executive West - Senior Community

Rio Vista Senior Apartments

Silver Gardens Apartments

1033 Louisiana Blvd SE

Silver Moon Lodge

Vail Manor Apartments

Casa Placida

The Ridge

Nova View
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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 | $927 | $645 | $1,800 |
| South Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $500 | $2,025 |
| South Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $775 | $2,550 |
| South Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $995 | $3,006 |
| South Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,300 | $2,616 |
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Cheapest Available South Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Valley area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at The Loop at 950 priced from $645. 433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable South Valley apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop at 950 | 0x1 - 280 | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| 433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Home @ Valencia | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 332 Grove St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $716 |
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0 x 1 B | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Union 505 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $756 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Valley, NM
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Valley area is the $1.08 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at Aspen Ridge in the in the South San Pedro neighborhood starting from $1,311. The second greatest value South Valley apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Ridge | Four Bedroom Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 928 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit D | 928 Chelwood Park Blvd NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 544 Chama St SE, Unit D | 544 Chama St SE | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| The Twelve 601 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Cloudview Terrace | 2Bd/1Bath LOFT | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 535 Texas St NE, Unit C | 535 Texas St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| White Oak Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Tennessee Street | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 332 Grove St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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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 $756.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Valley?
The cheapest apartment in South Valley is 433-437 Louisiana Blvd SE which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in South Valley costs $2,725.
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 34 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 $105 which is $2,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Valley.
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