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Scotia Apartments
1785 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alma Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (72 Rentals)
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Foundry Commons
868 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Neo on First
975 S First StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Almaden
1930 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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Summercrest Villas
1725 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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1776 Apartments
1776 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
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Almaden
1501 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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The Village at Willow Glen
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
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Brickyard Place
1060 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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869-875 Almaden Avenue
869-875 Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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110 Graham Ave
110 Graham AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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975 Palm St
975 Palm StSan Jose, CA 95110
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829 S 3rd St
829 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1247 Plum St
1247 Plum StSan Jose, CA 95110
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The Victorian
731 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Palm West
159 W Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95110
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702 Vine St
702 Vine StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1018 Pepitone Ave
1018 Pepitone AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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778 Vine St
778 Vine StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1061 S Almaden Ave
1061 S Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1115 Delmas Ave
1115 Delmas AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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1185 Bird Ave
1185 Bird AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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752 Vine St
752 Vine StSan Jose, CA 95110
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852 S 3rd St
852 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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148 W Virginia St
148 W Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1255 Plum St
1255 Plum StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Skyline at Tamien Station Apartments
1375-1399 Lick AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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80 E Virginia St
80 E Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95112
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134 W Virginia St
134 W Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1168 S 6th St
1168 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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718 S 2nd St
718 S 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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151-155 Duane St
151-155 Duane StSan Jose, CA 95110
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741 S 3rd St
741 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1020 Almaden Ave
1020 Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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1263 Plum St
1263 Plum StSan Jose, CA 95110
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343 Willow St
343 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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892 Delmas Ave
892 Delmas AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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73 Duane St
73 Duane StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1024 S 10th St
1024 S 10th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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754 S 3rd St
754 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 Bedroom Apartments
180 W Virginia St
180 W Virginia StSan Jose, CA 95110
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807-809 Vine St
807-809 Vine StSan Jose, CA 95110
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1198 S 12th St
1198 S 12th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Marina Apartments
165 Sutter StSan Jose, CA 95110
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706 S 2nd St
706 S 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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685 S Almaden Ave
685 S Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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335 Willow St
335 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
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751 S 3rd St
751 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1134 S 6th St
1134 S 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1011 Locust St
1011 Locust StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Alma, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Studio Apartments | $2,228 | $2,050 | $2,450 |
| Alma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,594 | $2,809 |
| Alma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $2,860 | $3,553 |
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Cheapest Available Alma Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alma area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 215 Oak St priced from $1,500. 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 apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Oak St | williams home | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,124 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,172 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,645 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Foundry Commons | B2.1 (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $2,724 |
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alma, CA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alma area is the $3.45 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Scotia Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,372. The second greatest value Alma apartment is the 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished Model at Neo on First starting at $2,695 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alma apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.45 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Foundry Commons | B2.1 (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 215 Oak St | williams home | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alma Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alma?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alma is under $3,372.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alma?
The cheapest apartment in Alma is 215 Oak St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Alma costs $3,246.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alma?
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 15 regular apartments in Alma that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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