Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, NM from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Adobe Manor Apartments
Studio Apartments

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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El Campo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Campo Apartments

5800 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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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 1 Bed unit found at Volcanes Commons in the Alamosa neighborhood priced from $902. Ceja Vista Senior 55+ in the Los Padillas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Rafael apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$975
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Iris1BR,1BA$1,054

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

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Rafael area is the $1.45 price per square foot Coral Model at Diamond Mesa in the in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood starting from $1,917. 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$1.45
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo Casita2BR,1BA$1.32
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.66
Eagle Ranch ApartmentsLatigo1BR,1BA$1.59
Del Rio ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.60
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $975.

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 $1,073 at Volcanes Commons.

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.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!