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$3,300 - $3,7002 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15
Scotia Apartments
1785 Almaden RdSan Jose, CA 95125
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alma Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (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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$2,270 - $3,470Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
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 - 55+ Only
465 Willow Glen WaySan Jose, CA 95125
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Brickyard Place
1060 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
869-875 Almaden Avenue
869-875 Almaden AveSan Jose, CA 95110
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
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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1 Bedroom Apartments
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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Studio Apartments
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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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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741 S 3rd St
741 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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718 S 2nd St
718 S 2nd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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3 Bedroom Apartments
151-155 Duane St
151-155 Duane StSan Jose, CA 95110
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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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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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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.
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1 Bedroom Apartments
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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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 | $2,305 | $2,270 | $2,470 |
| Alma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $1,594 | $6,750 |
| Alma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,381 | $2,537 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Alma Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 - 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 apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $5,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alma, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alma area is the $7.44 price per square foot 1 BR 1 BA - Furnished Model at Neo on First in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,950. The second greatest value Alma apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 702 Vine St starting at $2,300 with a $2.95 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $7.44 |
| 702 Vine St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 143 W Reed St | Remodeled 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.40 |
Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alma Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alma?
The cheapest apartment in Alma is The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ Only which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Alma costs $2,998.
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 5 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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