Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
South Valley, NM

Median rent

Median rent in South Valley

$900/mo

decreased by69%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Valley is $900 per month as of May 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Valley

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Valley rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Valley, NM, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South Valley, NM

Average rent prices in South Valley have decreased by 48% over the last month and have decreased by 69% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in South Valley, NM

Rent prices in South Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Valley is $895, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in South Valley run $765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $985.

Listings

Studio

$800

-

-

1 bedroom

$995

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,169

42%

-

3 bedroom

$2,100

49%

35%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,169

Last 30 days

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Valley, 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.

How does rent in South Valley, NM compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Valley and Albuquerque by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Valley

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Valley, NM is 31% lower than the median rent in Albuquerque, NM.

Discover rentals in South Valley, NM

Valle del Sol Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.5

Very good

Valle del Sol Apartments

370 Atrisco Dr Sw, South Valley, NM 87105

2 beds

1 bath

$985

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Valley, 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 $900 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Valley?

Average rent prices in South Valley have decreased by 48% over the last month and have decreased by 69% since last year.

How does South Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Valley is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South Valley are Vecinos Del Bosque ($898/mo), Valle Felice Estates ($950/mo), and Valle Grande ($990/mo).

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

To comfortably afford rent in South Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/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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