
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, NM from $700 (21 Rentals)
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9317 Central Ave

Marbella-Income Restricted Waitlist

Adobe Manor Apartments

The Beach

El Campo Apartments

Volcanes Commons

Ceja Vista Senior 55+

Canon de Arrowhead

Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!

Villa Hermosa

Tierra Pointe

Mesa Ridge Apartments

Aydan

Stride West

The Aubry

Taylor Ridge Apartments

Taylor Ranch

Puerta Del Sol

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San Rafael, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Rafael?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Rafael Studio Apartments | $1,303 | $835 | $2,368 |
San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $730 | $4,226 |
San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $895 | $6,012 |
San Rafael 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $799 | $6,394 |
San Rafael 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,162 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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9317 Central Ave | West Studios | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
Ceja Vista Senior 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
Canon de Arrowhead | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, NM and Nearby
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Rafael area is the $1.43 price per square foot Garnet Model at Diamond Mesa in the in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood starting from $1,782. The second greatest value San Rafael apartment is the 3B: Cottonwood (TR) Model at Taylor Ranch starting at $1,750 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Rafael apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Diamond Mesa | Garnet | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
Taylor Ranch | 3B: Cottonwood (TR) | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Taylor Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Canon de Arrowhead | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Aydan | Sage Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Stride West | a10ar - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Villa Hermosa | The Aztec | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Volcanes Commons | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Ceja Vista Senior 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 $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 $1,065 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.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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