Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

Median rent

Median rent in South Valley

$1,154/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Valley is $1,154 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $795 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Valley

612

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Valley rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

Average rent prices in South Valley have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

Rent prices in South Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Valley is $1,015, whereas a house costs $2,137. 1-bedroom apartments in South Valley run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,149.

Listings

Studio

$800

-

13%

1 bedroom

$950

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,229

-

9%

3 bedroom

$1,995

-

14%

4 bedroom

$2,500

-

45%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,229

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

45%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

Cinnamon Tree Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Cinnamon Tree Apartments

7220 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$524–$1,645

Apartment for rent

The Courtyards - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

The Courtyards

6001 Topke Pl Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$580–$970

Apartment for rent

Sunrise South - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Sunrise South

1024 Alvarado Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Arizona Street SE-1100-1108 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Arizona Street SE-1100-1108

1100 Arizona St Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Studio

1 bath

$600–$650

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the South Valley rental market.

How much is rent in South Valley?

The average rent in South Valley is $1,154 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Valley?

Average rent prices in South Valley have increased by 5% since last year.

How does South Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Valley is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in South Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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