Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, NM from $700 (23 Rentals)

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Adobe Manor Apartments
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Adobe Manor Apartments

7412 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Route 66 Headquarters
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Route 66 Headquarters

9317 Central Ave NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Canon de Arrowhead
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canon de Arrowhead

1700 Market St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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San Rafael, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Rafael Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Rafael, NM is a Studio unit found at Tierra Pointe in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood priced from $770. Volcanes Commons in the Alamosa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $902. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Rafael apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$770
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$902
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$941
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Stride Westa10a1BR,1BA$1,050

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

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Rafael area is the $1.64 price per square foot Coral Model at Diamond Mesa in the in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood starting from $2,164. The second greatest value San Rafael apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Rafael apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Diamond MesaCoral3BR,1.5BA$1.64
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Via Vista Apartment CommunityQuartz Reno3BR,2BA$1.55
Resort at Sandia Village2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.59
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo Casita2BR,1BA$1.32
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.62
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Sage1BR,1BA$1.63
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Rafael Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Rafael?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Rafael is at Tierra Pointe listed at $770.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Rafael Apartment is $902 at Volcanes Commons.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Rafael is starting from $974 at Tierra Pointe.

What is the most affordable San Rafael Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Rafael Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Volcanes Commons and starts from $1,232.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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