Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alma Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (62 Rentals)
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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 |
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Alma Studio Apartments | $2,368 | $2,174 | $2,690 |
Alma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $1,460 | $2,816 |
Alma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $2,633 | $3,483 |
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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 The Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,460. Almaden 1930 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here are the most affordable Alma apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
134 Graham | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
142 and 150 Graham | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Foundry Commons | B1 (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $2,536 |
Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,625 |
Scotia Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alma, CA
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alma area is the $3.28 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Scotia Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Alma apartment is the Two Bedroom, One Bath Model at Alterra starting at $2,625 with a $3.50 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. |
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Scotia Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Foundry Commons | B1 (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
134 Graham | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
142 and 150 Graham | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
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