Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Valley Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (198 Rentals)

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401 14th St NW

AlbuquerqueNM87104

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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 Studio unit found at The Loop @950 priced from $645. Nova Peak 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
The Loop @9500x1 - 280Studio,1BA$645
Nova Peak0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
FREE UTILITIES!! GREAT VIBES!!Sailor Interior UnitsStudio,1BA$720
Tesota Four HillsB12BR,1BA$722
210 High St NE0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$735
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740
Madeira CourtStudioStudio,1BA$765
Millennium FlatsUnit Type AStudio,1BA$765
Lomas Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Valley, NM

As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Valley area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1 Car Garage Model at Indian Ridge in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value South Valley apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
Indian Ridge1 Car Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.19
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
The Ridge3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.11
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Aspen RidgeTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
328 Rhode Island (New) St NE2 bed/ 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
535 Texas St NE, Unit A535 Texas St NE2BR,1BA$1.19
Lomas Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Valley, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Valley is at The Loop @950 listed at $645.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Valley Apartment is $716 at White Oak Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Valley is starting from $722 at Tesota Four Hills.

What is the most affordable South Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tesota Four Hills and starts from $869.

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