Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Jose Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (52 Rentals)

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412 Columbia Dr SE
$999 - $1,075
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412 Columbia Dr SE

412 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Princeton Hall Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Hall Apartments

318-320 Princeton Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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417 Sycamore St SE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

417 Sycamore St SE

417 Sycamore St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Columbian Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbian Apartments

208 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1405 Gold Ave SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1405 Gold Ave SE

1405 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1207 Barelas Rd SW
3 Bedroom Apartments

1207 Barelas Rd SW

1207 Barelas Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102

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219 Walter St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

219 Walter St NE

219-223 Walter St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Kachina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kachina Apartments

301 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Sunshine Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunshine Apartments

1601-1621 Sunshine Ter Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1801 Coal Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 Coal Pl SE

1801 Coal Pl SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Columbia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Apartments

205-209 Columbia Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1611 Gold Ave SE
Studio Apartments

1611 Gold Ave SE

1611 Gold Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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816 Coal Ave SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Coal Ave SW

816 Coal Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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El Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol

1201 Iron Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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217 Harvard Dr SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

217 Harvard Dr SE

217 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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1203 Barelas Rd SW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1203 Barelas Rd SW

1203 Barelas Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102

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University Village
Studio Apartments

University Village

1901 University Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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509 Girard Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

509 Girard Terrace

509 Girard Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Omni House
Studio Apartments

Omni House

2426-2428 Garfield Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Pine St Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine St Studios

414 Pine St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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402 Cornell Dr SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

402 Cornell Dr SE

402-404 Cornell Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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$850 - $1,080

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2800 Vail Ave SE

AlbuquerqueNM87106
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Don Quixote Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Quixote Apartments

1811 Lead Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
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Imperial
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial

205 Silver Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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1003 4th St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1003 4th St NW

1003 4th St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Casitas de Colores
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casitas de Colores

215 Lead Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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Bricklight District
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bricklight District

115 Harvard Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106

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San Jose, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Jose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Jose area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes priced from $699. Sage at 601 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable San Jose apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamond Elite Luxury TownhomesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$699
Sage at 6010 x 1 BStudio,1BA$799
La Vida NuevaStudiosStudio,1BA$800
2121 Gold Ave SE2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 131BR,1BA$850
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$865
521-525 Cedar St SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$945
Zocalo LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Jose, NM

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Jose area is the $1.28 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value San Jose apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 521-525 Cedar St SE starting at $945 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Southeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.28
521-525 Cedar St SE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.88
Broadstone Towne CenterThe Lonsdale2BR,2BA$1.67
Four Seasons2br apartment corner unit2BR,1BA$1.15
Garfield TownhomesA1-B81BR,1BA$1.82
Zodiac Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.57
412 Columbia Dr SE412 Columbia Dr SE1BR,1BA$1.54
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (60%)1BR,1BA$1.70
2121 Gold Ave SE2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 131BR,1BA$1.70
La Vida NuevaStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.74

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New Mexico including San Jose, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Jose Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Jose?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Jose is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose?

The cheapest apartment in San Jose is 2121 Gold Ave SE which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $2,725.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Jose?

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 6 regular apartments in San Jose 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 San Jose?

Cheap apartments in San Jose have an average cost of $282 which is $2,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Jose.

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