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San Jose, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Jose Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Jose, NM is a Studio unit found at Santa Fe Suites in the Arroyo Chamiso neighborhood priced from $950. Copper Hills in the Foothills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $954. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Jose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$954
Elevate at OsloStudio - 325Studio,1BA$1,095
Vista Alegre ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,099
Sierra Blanca ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Jose, NM and Nearby

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Jose area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3x2 lg Model at Casa Loma Apartments in the in the Don Digeo neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value San Jose apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome Model at Bluffs at Tierra Contenta starting at $1,625 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Tiempo Lindo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa Loma Apartments3x2 lg3BR,2BA$1.27
Bluffs at Tierra Contenta2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.59
Canyon Walk Income RestrictedOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
The MicaThe Pinon2BR,1BA$1.92
Coronado Townhomes2x12BR,1BA$1.98
Local 18961x1ArT1 - 1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.01
Altezza High DesertMontalto1BR,1BA$2.05
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.36
VizcayaChama1BR,1BA$2.21
The OrchardsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09

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Getting Around San Jose, NM

Walk Score®

2 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Jose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Jose?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Jose is at Santa Fe Suites listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Jose Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Jose Apartment is $954 at Copper Hills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Jose Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Jose is starting from $1,065 at Copper Hills.

What is the most affordable San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canyon Walk Income Restricted and starts from $1,574.

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