
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alma Almaden Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alma Almaden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Almaden Studio Apartments | $2,527 | $1,250 | $3,695 |
| Alma Almaden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $1,594 | $10,000+ |
| Alma Almaden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,804 | $2,435 | $10,000+ |
| Alma Almaden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,847 | $3,195 | $5,101 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alma Almaden Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Alma Almaden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alma Almaden area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,250. The Village at Willow Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,594. Here are the most affordable Alma Almaden apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| 784 Nevin Way | 784 Nevin | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Vintage Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,789 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,009 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alma Almaden, CA
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alma Almaden area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Alma Almaden apartment is the Metropolitan Townhome - Income Restricted Model at Museum Park starting at $3,256 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alma Almaden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Museum Park | Metropolitan Townhome - Income Restricted | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.91 |
| Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1083-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 784 Nevin Way | 784 Nevin | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Villa Torino | The Roma BMR | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alma Almaden Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alma Almaden?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alma Almaden is under $2,172.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alma Almaden?
The cheapest apartment in Alma Almaden is The Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Alma Almaden costs $3,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alma Almaden?
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 46 regular apartments in Alma Almaden 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 Alma Almaden?
Cheap apartments in Alma Almaden have an average cost of $793 which is $2,802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alma Almaden.
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