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Area Guide

College Hills Glendale, CA

South Valley stretches along the Rio Grande south of downtown Albuquerque, where fields and neighborhoods meet. More compact streets sit near Downtown and Midtown Albuquerque, with space expanding as you head further south. Many residents benefit from the green space along the Rio Grande, and local parks and recreation crenters fill in the gaps.

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in College Hills is $607 for a studio, $1,129 for one bedroom, $1,324 for two bedrooms, and $1,663 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in College Hills has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 519 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $607/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 643 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,129/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 836 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,324/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 944 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,663/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Points of Interest

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Living in College Hills

Restaurants

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Dining options vary across South Valley, with local restaurants popping up here and there and national chains gathered into shopping centers. The extensive food scene in Old Town and Downtown Albuquerque is just a drive away, opening up options considerably.

Transportation

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Cars are the primary way to get around, with I-25 and I-40 both within easy reach for trips across Albuquerque. ABQ RIDE buses run fare-free, and Rail Runner Express stations sit a short drive north for regional travel.

Parks

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Tingley Beach, just over a mile away, offers fishing ponds as part of the larger ABQ BioPark complex, which includes a zoo, aquarium, and botanic garden. The Paseo del Bosque Trail winds through Rio Grande cottonwoods, giving walkers and cyclists a shaded riverside route. The Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is perfect for walking and wildlife viewing.

Shopping

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Shopping centers meet most resident's needs, though many require a drive. There are a few larger big-box retailers gathered in dedicated clusters, as well.

Highlights

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Along the Rio Grande, South Valley combines a quiet setting with quick access to the ABQ BioPark, Tingley Beach, and Old Town.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.