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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. Summercrest Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here are the most affordable Alma Almaden apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$1,927
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$1,945
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2,129
The Colonnade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alma Almaden, CA

As of December 20, 2025 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 2x2L-1122-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,200 with a $2.85 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
Latitude 372x2L-1122-p12BR,2BA$2.85
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Almaden 19302x22BR,2BA$2.82
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 21BR,1BA$3.25
428 S 11th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.88
787 The AlamedaA11BR,1BA$3.27
Villa TorinoThe Firenze1BR,1BA$3.22
Valley West ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$3.13

Getting Around the Alma Almaden Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,479.

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

The cheapest apartment in Alma Almaden is Summercrest Villas which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Alma Almaden costs $4,899.

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 37 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 $558 which is $4,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alma Almaden.

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