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

Sage at 601

2120 Coal Ave SE

La Vida Nueva

2121 Gold Ave SE

Silver Gardens Apartments

1201 Dickerson Dr SE

1209 Dickerson Dr SE

915 Walter St SE
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412 Columbia Dr SE

Alvarado Apartments

1928 Buena Vista Dr SE

Zodiac Apartments

Princeton Hall Apartments

417 Sycamore St SE

Columbian Apartments

1405 Gold Ave SE

1207 Barelas Rd SW
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219 Walter St NE

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Sunshine Apartments

1801 Coal Pl SE

Columbia Apartments

1611 Gold Ave SE

816 Coal Ave SW

El Sol

217 Harvard Dr SE

1203 Barelas Rd SW
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545 Cedar St SE

University Village

Regina & Walter/Silver Apartments

509 Girard Terrace

Omni House

Pine St Studios

402 Cornell Dr SE

2800 Vail Ave SE

Don Quixote Apartments

1606-1612 Coal Ave SE
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1216 High St SE

110 Mesa St SE

525 Cedar St SE

521-525 Cedar St SE

Imperial

Mountain View II Apartments

1003 4th St NW

Casitas de Colores

1900-1910 Gold Ave SE

Bricklight District
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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 | $965 | $761 | $2,724 |
| San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $599 | $1,600 |
| San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $1,066 | $2,200 |
| San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $1,426 | $2,500 |
| San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $2,036 | $2,616 |
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There are currently 52 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elite Luxury Townhomes | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Sage at 601 | 0 x 1 B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| La Vida Nueva | Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| 521-525 Cedar St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Zocalo Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 521-525 Cedar St SE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Broadstone Towne Center | The Lonsdale | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Four Seasons | 2br apartment corner unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Garfield Townhomes | A1-B8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Zodiac Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 412 Columbia Dr SE | 412 Columbia Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Silver Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom (60%) | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 2121 Gold Ave SE | 2121 Gold Street SE - Unit 13 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 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 $1,150.
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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