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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 $875. 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$875
West Park ApartmentsCielo2BR,1BA$879
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$902
Ceja Vista Senior 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$941

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

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Rafael area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3B: Cottonwood (TR) Model at Taylor Ranch in the in the Northwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value San Rafael apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 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.
Taylor Ranch3B: Cottonwood (TR)3BR,2BA$1.44
Taylor Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Diamond MesaEmerald2BR,2BA$1.57
West Park ApartmentsCielo2BR,1BA$0.94
Canon de Arrowhead2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
AydanSage Renovated2BR,2BA$1.50
Stride Westa10ar - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.58
Welcome Home To Rio Volcan!1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Volcanes CommonsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
El Campo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.51

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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 $875 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 $879 at West Park Apartments.

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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