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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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Almaden
1501 Almaden ExpySan Jose, CA 95125
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1776 Almaden RdSan 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 | $2,257 | $2,120 | $2,450 |
| Alma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,203 | $1,594 | $2,820 |
| Alma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $2,435 | $8,646 |
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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 $1,594. Summercrest Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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 | $1,594 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,124 |
| Almaden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,172 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alma, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alma area is the $3.37 price per square foot 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished Model at Neo on First in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Alma apartment is the Two Bedroom, One Bath Model at Alterra starting at $2,695 with a $3.59 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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| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Alterra | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| The Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 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 $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alma?
The cheapest apartment in Alma is The Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,594, while the average apartment in Alma costs $3,170.
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