
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Jose Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Villa De San Felipe

La Vida Nueva

2121 Gold Ave SE

1622 Coal Ave SE

1101-1103 Wilmoore Dr SE

Pine St Studios

Silver Gardens Apartments
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508 5th St SW, Unit C

915 Walter St SE

Zocalo Lofts

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412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A

1928 Buena Vista Dr SE

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1405 Gold Ave SE

219 Walter St NE

Kachina Apartments

Columbia Apartments

Sunshine Apartments

1801 Coal Pl SE

1611 Gold Ave SE

816 Coal Ave SW
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El Sol

545 Cedar St SE

543 Cedar St SE

University Village

Regina & Walter/Silver Apartments

509 Girard Terrace

Omni House

402 Cornell Dr SE
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Don Quixote Apartments

1606-1612 Coal Ave SE

1216 High St SE

Imperial

Mountain View II Apartments

Casitas de Colores

116 Maple St SE

110 Mesa St SE
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2905 San Rafael Ave SE

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Zodiac Apartments
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 | $899 | $699 | $1,248 |
| San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $599 | $1,693 |
| San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $1,066 | $2,200 |
| San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $1,600 | $2,500 |
| San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $2,036 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Jose Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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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 Studio unit found at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes priced from $699. Villa De San Felipe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable San Jose apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Villa De San Felipe | 0 x 1 C | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| 509 Girard Terrace | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Pine St Studios | Unit 08 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | Studio (60%) | Studio,1BA | $893 |
| Alvarado Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $979 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Large Studio with Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Jose, NM
As of June 12, 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 The Havana Model at Broadstone Towne Center starting at $1,775 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Southwest 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 | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Havana | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1013 Dickerson Dr SE, Unit B | 1013 Dickerson Dr SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Garfield Townhomes | A1-B8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 412 Columbia Dr SE, Unit A | 412 Columbia Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 509 Girard Terrace | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Pine St Studios | Unit 08 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Jose Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Jose?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Jose is at Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes listed at $699.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Jose Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Jose Apartment is $829 at 509 Girard Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Jose Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Jose is starting from $1,100 at Zodiac Apartments.
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