
Cheap Apartments for Rent near South Valley, NM from $599 (41 Rentals)
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Bluewater Village

Vail Manor Apartments

Millennium Flats

Encino Terrace Senior

Sage at 601

La Vida Nueva

2121 Gold Ave SE
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Silver Moon Lodge

Zocalo Lofts

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Alvarado Apartments

Tierra Linda
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Four Seasons

The Artisan @ Sawmill Village

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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

Taylor Ridge Apartments

505 Central Lofts

2501 Barcelona Rd

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Diamond Mesa
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Garfield Townhomes

200 Cornell Dr

228 16th St NW

Monterey Place

One Central

Huning Castle Apartments

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Encanto at Mesa Del Sol

2800 Vail Ave SE
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1216 High St SE

1812 Buena Vista Dr SE

1311 Barelas Rd SW

212 65th St NW

5323 Red Mesa Ave SW

9623 Gemstone Rd SW

1140 Yerba Rd SW

219 Stover Ave SW
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3904 Avalon Rd NW
South Valley, 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 | $920 | $761 | $1,800 |
| South Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $599 | $1,801 |
| South Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $895 | $2,295 |
| South Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $1,150 | $2,500 |
| South Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $1,300 | $2,616 |
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Cheapest Available South Valley Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Valley, NM is a Studio unit found at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood priced from $699. Vail Manor Apartments in the Southeast Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Valley apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Vail Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Sage at 601 | 0 x 1 A | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (50%) | Studio,1BA | $811 |
| Somerset Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $822 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| CRESTWOOD APARTMENTS | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Tierra Linda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Valley, NM and Nearby
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Valley area is the $1.27 price per square foot 5 Bed/5 Bath TH Model at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South Valley apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | 5 Bed/5 Bath TH | 5BR,5BA | $1.27 |
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Tierra Linda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| CRESTWOOD APARTMENTS | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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 Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes listed at $699.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Valley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Valley Apartment is $850 at 2121 Gold Ave SE.
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 $1,100 at Zodiac Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Artisan @ Sawmill Village and starts from $1,398.
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