Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alvin Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112

Alvin, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alvin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alvin area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Orchard Glen priced from $1,816. Foxdale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,191. Here are the most affordable Alvin apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Glen1x1 Junior1BR,1BA$1,816
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$2,191
Avana San Jose1 BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2,421

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alvin, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alvin area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Alvin apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alvin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$2.88
Latitude 372x2F-1132-p12BR,2BA$2.83
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.45
Valley West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.50
San MarinoThe Puerto Vallarta2BR,2BA$3.44
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.35
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR,1BA$3.30
The CarlyleThe Atherton1BR,1BA$3.56
Foundry CommonsB2.1 (1x1)1BR,1BA$3.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alvin, San Jose, CA

Ranked #166

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alvin Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alvin?

The cheapest apartment in Alvin is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,816, while the average apartment in Alvin costs $3,331.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alvin?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 413 regular apartments in Alvin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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