Cheap Homes for Rent in South Valley Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $500 (38 Rentals)

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property at 2800 Vail Ave SE

$1,200 - $1,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2800 Vail Ave SE

AlbuquerqueNM87106

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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 @950 priced from $645. White Oak Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $716. Here are the most affordable South Valley apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Loop @9500x1 - 280Studio,1BA$645
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740
Madeira CourtStudioStudio,1BA$749
Union 505StudioStudio,1BA$785
Millennium FlatsUnit Type BStudio,1BA$795
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$797
ABQ EncoreStudioStudio,1BA$799
Nova Point Gated Community0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Valley, NM

As of January 21, 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$1.18
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.10
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
544 Chama St SE, Unit C544 Chama St SE2BR,1BA$1.11
328 Rhode Island (New) St NE2 bed/ 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
147 General Arnold St NE, Unit 4147 General Arnold St NE1BR,1BA$1.15
Lomas Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.16
White Oak Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about South Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in South Valley?

There are currently 1261 Apartments for Rent in South Valley, NM with pricing that ranges from $674 to $3,670. There are also 198 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Valley ranging from $550 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Valley ranges from $550 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,977.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Valley range from $1,020 to $3,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $5,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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