Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, NM from $400 (48 Rentals)

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Aydan
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$1,170 - $1,455
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Aydan

6000 Montano Plaza Dr NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Stride West
$1,189 - $2,571
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Stride West

6101 Sequoia Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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The Aubry
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$1,232 - $3,302
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The Aubry

9180 Coors Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Taylor Ranch
$1,259 - $1,609
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$1,259 - $1,609
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Taylor Ranch

5601 Taylor Ranch Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Circ
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$1,403 - $2,030
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Circ

10300 Golf Course Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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Diamond Mesa
$1,552 - $10,075
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Diamond Mesa

2300 Diamond Mesa Trl SWAlbuquerque, 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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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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El Campo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Campo Apartments

5800 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
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Tierra Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Pointe

6901-6901 Los Volcanes Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Volcanes Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Volcanes Commons

6901 Glenrio Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Ceja Vista Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ceja Vista Senior 55+

10001 Ceja Vista Rd SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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 Generations at West Mesa in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood priced from $439. Tierra Pointe in the Ironhorse at El Rancho Grande neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Rafael apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Generations at West MesaOne Bedroom 584 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$439
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$879
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$973
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,154
AydanPinon Renovated1BR,1BA$1,170
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
The AubryA41BR,1BA$1,232
Del Rio ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1,239
City View1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,255

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

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Rafael area is the $1.49 price per square foot Cordoba 1UVF Model at Andalucia Villas in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value San Rafael apartment is the Verdant Model at Via Verde starting at $2,235 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Paradise Hills 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.
Andalucia VillasCordoba 1UVF3BR,2BA$1.49
Via VerdeVerdant2BR,2.5BA$1.67
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.28
CircBallard3BR,2BA$1.65
Via Vista Apartment CommunityJade Reno3BR,2BA$1.67
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Manzano2BR,2BA$1.43
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.37
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Villa HermosaThe Aztec1BR,1BA$1.40

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Rafael Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Rafael Apartment is $439 at Generations at West Mesa.

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 $911 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 Villa Hermosa and starts from $1,243.

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