
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Banana Grove Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,100 (9 Rentals)
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Banana Grove, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Banana Grove?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Banana Grove Studio Apartments | $2,506 | $1,795 | $5,478 |
Banana Grove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,117 | $1,816 | $7,084 |
Banana Grove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,009 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
Banana Grove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,128 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Banana Grove Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Banana Grove Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Banana Grove area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Thornbridge Apartments priced from $1,795. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Banana Grove apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Thornbridge Apartments | The Bridgescape | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Banana Grove, CA
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Banana Grove area is the $2.76 price per square foot Verde Model at La Moraga Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,979. The second greatest value Banana Grove apartment is the Cannes Model at One Pearl Place starting at $3,623 with a $3.36 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Banana Grove apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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La Moraga Apartments | Verde | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
One Pearl Place | Cannes | 2BR,2BA | $3.36 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
Foothills Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $3.23 |
Almaden Lake Village | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
Glenbrook Apartments | 3X1 | 3BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Santa Palmia at Palm Valley | Il Greco | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Blossom Hill | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Orchard Park Apartments | Pearvale | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBanana Grove, San Jose, CA
Ranked #116
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Banana Grove, San Jose, CA
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Banana Grove Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Banana Grove Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Banana Grove?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Banana Grove is under $2,479.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Banana Grove?
The cheapest apartment in Banana Grove is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Banana Grove costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Banana Grove?
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 11 regular apartments in Banana Grove that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Banana Grove?
Cheap apartments in Banana Grove have an average cost of $175 which is $3,825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Banana Grove.
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