Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altura Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (16 Rentals)

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1055 Vermont
Studio Apartments

1055 Vermont

1055 Vermont StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Capri Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

1921 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126
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Woodland apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland apartments

1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Town House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Town House

1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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155 Monroe St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

155 Monroe St

155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050

Altura, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Altura Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Altura area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 1055 Vermont priced from $1,695. Bascom Holiday Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,960. Here are the most affordable Altura apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1055 VermontStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Bascom Holiday Apartments850 Calderon, MV1BR,1BA$1,960
Normandy Park1x11BR,1BA$2,400
The JamesS01Studio,1BA$2,493
One South MarketJunior One Bed A11BR,1BA$2,704

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altura, CA

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altura area is the $3.29 price per square foot Mollino Model at Domicilio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,131. The second greatest value Altura apartment is the 1x1 Model at Normandy Park starting at $2,400 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altura apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
DomicilioMollino2BR,2BA$3.29
Normandy Park1x11BR,1BA$2.82
808 West ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$3.93
Avalon on the AlamedaA2-UF1BR,1BA$3.88
The BentonPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.95
TimberleafPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.35
The JamesA011BR,1BA$4.50
1066 Sherwood Ave, Unit 21066 Sherwood Ave1BR,1BA$3.17
Exhibit at J Town ApartmentsE1h - Junior 1BR 1BA Euro Style Flat1BR,1BA$5.06
1055 VermontStudioStudio ,1BA$4.24

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Altura, San Jose, CA

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altura Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Altura?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Altura is at 1055 Vermont listed at $1,695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altura Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altura Apartment is $1,960 at Bascom Holiday Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Altura Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altura is starting from $3,500 at The Benton.

What is the most affordable Altura Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Altura Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Orlo and starts from $5,712.

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