Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alma Almaden Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (17 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only priced from $1,594. Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,812. Here are the most affordable Alma Almaden apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$1,812
Westwood Properties55 S 6thStudio,1BA$1,895
AlmadenStudioStudio,1BA$1,899
Cinnabar Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alma Almaden, CA

As of August 15, 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 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,635 with a $2.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Valley West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.52
Almaden Terrace3 BR, 2 BA3BR,2BA$3.52
Avalon Morrison ParkB1T2BR,2.5BA$3.64
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.75
Villa TorinoThe Firenze1BR,1BA$3.50
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2.87
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.66
Cinnabar Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.69

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 $2,590.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alma Almaden?

The cheapest apartment in Alma Almaden is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Alma Almaden costs $3,318.

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 31 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 $744 which is $2,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alma Almaden.

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