
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Jose Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (29 Rentals)
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La Vida Nueva

University Village

Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment with Private Patio

Villa de San Felipe

Imperial

Zocalo Lofts
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Alvarado Apartments

516 Lewis Ave SE

Princeton Hall Apartments

Columbian Apartments

1405 Gold Ave SE

219 Walter St NE

Kachina Apartments
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Columbia Apartments

Sunshine Apartments

1801 Coal Pl SE

Pine St Studios

1611 Gold Ave SE

816 Coal Ave SW

El Sol
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2121 Gold Ave SE

Regina & Walter/Silver Apartments

402 Cornell Dr SE

Omni House

Don Quixote Apartments

1606-1612 Coal Ave SE

Mountain View II Apartments
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Casitas de Colores
San Jose, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Jose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Studio Apartments | $934 | $800 | $1,305 |
| San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $740 | $1,800 |
| San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $1,426 | $1,600 |
| San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available San Jose Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Jose area of Albuquerque, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at El Sol priced from $725. Silver Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable San Jose apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sol | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38709 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Villa de San Felipe | Broadway | Studio,1BA | $872 |
| Imperial | Studio - Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Jose, NM
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Jose area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value San Jose apartment is the 2br apartment corner unit Model at Four Seasons starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 1904 Lead Ave SE | 1904 Lead Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 417 Princeton Dr. SE, Unit "B" | 417 Princeton Dr. SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Claro | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| El Sol | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 38709 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (60%) | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Imperial | Studio - Call for Availability | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in San Jose is El Sol which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in San Jose costs $1,900.
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 7 regular apartments in San Jose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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