
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Gardens Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $900 (6 Rentals)
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Valley Gardens, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Valley Gardens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Valley Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $941 | $3,972 |
Valley Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $1,127 | $5,680 |
Valley Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,765 | $1,940 | $6,896 |
Valley Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $2,100 | $2,350 |
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Cheapest Available Valley Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Valley Gardens area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Ceja Vista Senior 55+ priced from $941. Taylor Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Valley Gardens apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ceja Vista Senior 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
Taylor Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Diamond Mesa | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley Gardens, NM
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley Gardens area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Valley Gardens apartment is the Sapphire Model at Diamond Mesa starting at $1,395 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valley Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Taylor Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Diamond Mesa | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Ceja Vista Senior 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valley Gardens Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valley Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Valley Gardens is Ceja Vista Senior 55+ which is listed at $941, while the average apartment in Valley Gardens costs $2,262.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Valley Gardens?
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 2 regular apartments in Valley Gardens 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 Valley Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Valley Gardens have an average cost of $117 which is $2,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Valley Gardens.
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