
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Valley Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (313 Rentals) Page 2 of 7
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The Lanai Apartments

201 Vermont St NE, Unit B

147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4

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528 Charleston St SE, Unit 3

242 Wisconsin St NE, Unit 242 Wisconsin St NE Apt. A

Nova View

2408 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Unit D

Nova Point Gated Community

128 General Arnold St NE
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The French Quarter

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Playa Del Sol

237 63rd St NW

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Somerset Park

1117 Louisiana Blvd SE

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127 Tennessee St SE

1017 Alvarado Dr SE
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508 5th St SW, Unit C

916 San Pedro Dr SE

308 General Marshall St NE

216 General Marshall St NE

Three Fountains

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3508 Eastern Ave SE

560 Estancia Dr NW

12124 Indian School Rd NE
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Farolito Senior Apartments

370 Atrisco Dr SW

Tierra Linda Apartments

417 12th St SW

Peaks at Sandia View

Northpointe Village

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3715 Simms Ave SE, Unit A

179 Monte Largo Dr NE
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520 Tennessee St NE

940 Chelwood Park Blvd NE

915 Walter St SE

1400 Valencia Dr SE

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Arrowhead Pointe

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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A

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Villa Apartments

1201 Palomas

1225 San Mateo Blvd 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 | $840 | $645 | $1,800 |
| South Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $500 | $2,033 |
| South Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $795 | $2,407 |
| South Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,120 | $2,950 |
| South Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,300 | $2,664 |
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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 Home @ Valencia which is listed at $695, 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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