Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, NM from $700 (55 Rentals)

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Mesa Ridge Apartments
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$1,039 - $1,419
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$935 - $1,315
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$1,039 - $1,419
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Mesa Ridge Apartments

3501 Atrisco Dr NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Stride West
$1,116 - $1,990
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$1,072 - $1,946
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Stride West

6101 Sequoia Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Aydan
$1,121 - $1,460
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$1,085 - $1,424
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Aydan

6000 Montano Plaza Dr NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Circ
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$1,354 - $2,044
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$1,266 - $1,956
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Circ

10300 Golf Course Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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The Aubry
$1,391 - $3,180
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$1,346 - $3,135
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The Aubry

9180 Coors Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87120
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Diamond Mesa
$1,518 - $6,436
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$1,443 - $6,361
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Diamond Mesa

2300 Diamond Mesa Trl SWAlbuquerque, NM 87121
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Cantata at the Trails
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$1,739 - $4,005
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$1,685 - $3,951
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Cantata at the Trails

6700 Cantata St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114
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Griegos Farms
$1,875 - $2,750
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$1,710 - $2,585
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$1,875 - $2,750
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 10

Griegos Farms

4520 Guadalupe Church St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
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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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Tierra Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Pointe

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

Phoenix Apartments

1720 Atrisco Dr NWAlbuquerque, NM 87105

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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 $831. Welcome Home To Rio Volcan! in the Rancho Encantado neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $964. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Rafael apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$831
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$964
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1,050
Phoenix Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,084
AydanPinon Renovated1BR,1BA$1,121
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1,139
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,154
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Del Rio ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1,235
City View1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,255

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

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Rafael area is the $1.54 price per square foot Cordoba 1LVF Model at Andalucia Villas in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $2,215. The second greatest value San Rafael apartment is the Jade Model at Via Verde starting at $2,075 with a $1.55 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 1LVF3BR,2BA$1.54
Via VerdeJade2BR,2.5BA$1.55
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.28
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Mesa Ridge ApartmentsThe Manzano2BR,2BA$1.41
Villa HermosaThe Pueblo2BR,1BA$1.19
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.60
CircMadison1BR,1BA$1.70
Generations at West MesaTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 768 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.48
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54

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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 $871 at Tierra Pointe.

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 $1,050 at Villa Hermosa.

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 $1,331.

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