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

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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 9317 Central Ave in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood priced from $795. El Campo Apartments in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Rafael apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9317 Central AveWest StudiosStudio,1BA$795
El Campo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$902
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$941
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$948

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

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Rafael area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value San Rafael apartment is the Ballard Model at Circ starting at $1,889 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Sunrise Village at Northern Meadows 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.
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
CircBallard3BR,2BA$1.58
Las Mananitas ApartmentsDelray2BR,2BA$1.60
Eagle Ranch ApartmentsAlisal2BR,2BA$1.61
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1.32
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
El Campo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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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 9317 Central Ave listed at $795.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Rafael Apartment is $900 at El Campo Apartments.

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 $948 at Canon de Arrowhead.

What is the most affordable San Rafael Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Rafael Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canon de Arrowhead and starts from $1,093.

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