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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Orchards

247 U.S. 550Bernalillo, NM 87004
  • Utilities Included

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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 1 Bed unit found at Copper Hills in the Foothills neighborhood priced from $899. Santa Fe Suites in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Jose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$899
Santa Fe SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$899
Myrtle Apartments - All Utilities IncludedStudioStudio,1BA$900
Sierra Blanca Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Evergreen Apartments1x1-B1BR,1BA$1,149
Vista Alegre ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,189
Talavera Apartment HomesSequoia1BR,1BA$1,219
Casa Loma ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Local 18961x1ArT1 - 1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,253
Elevate at OsloStudio - 325Studio,1BA$1,265

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

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Jose area is the $1.58 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Bluffs at Tierra Contenta in the in the Tiempo Lindo neighborhood starting from $2,085. The second greatest value San Jose apartment is the 2x1AR1T2 - 2X1 Renovated Model at Local 1896 starting at $1,684 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Pueblos Del Sol 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.
The Bluffs at Tierra Contenta4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.58
Local 18962x1AR1T2 - 2X1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.77
Soleras StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
The MicaThe Pines1BR,1BA$1.84
Allegro at Tanoan1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
South MeadowsGila1BR,1BA$1.98
Altezza High DesertTogano1BR,1BA$1.87
Copper Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.28
Evergreen Apartments1x1-B1BR,1BA$1.70
VizcayaChama1BR,1BA$2.03

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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 $899.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Jose Apartment is $899 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 $1,099 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 Talavera Apartment Homes and starts from $1,659.

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