Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barbera Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Koi Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koi Creek

1150 Pedro StSan Jose, CA 95126
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43 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Lester Ave

43 Lester AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Fruitdale Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitdale Gardens

1489 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Cherry Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek Apartments

2020 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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2080 Fruitdale Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2080 Fruitdale Ave

2080 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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40 Glen Eyrie Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Glen Eyrie Ave

40 Glen Eyrie AveSan Jose, CA 95125
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Barbera, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barbera Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barbera area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 875 Northrup St priced from $1,750. Sandalwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Barbera apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
875 Northrup St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Sandalwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
The GroveRuby- 475 sq ftStudio,1BA$2,050
Surrey Square Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$2,100
Creekside ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barbera, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barbera area is the $2.59 price per square foot Imperial Plan A Model at The Glens Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Barbera apartment is the Orient Collection Model at Fruitdale Station Apartments starting at $3,299 with a $3.31 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barbera apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Glens ApartmentsImperial Plan A2BR,2BA$2.59
Fruitdale Station ApartmentsOrient Collection2BR,2BA$3.31
Creekside ApartmentsPlan C2BR,1BA$3.19
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.37
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.18
Central Park ApartmentsStandard Manhattan2BR,2BA$3.19
Willow Creekwc_A1DR1BR,1BA$3.40
Villas Willow Glen1BD, 1BTH B1BR,1BA$3.40
Willow Glen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.33
2080 Fruitdale Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.28

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Barbera, San Jose, CA

Ranked #53

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barbera Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barbera?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barbera is under $2,404.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barbera?

The cheapest apartment in Barbera is 875 Northrup St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Barbera costs $4,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barbera?

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 9 regular apartments in Barbera 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 Barbera?

Cheap apartments in Barbera have an average cost of $333 which is $4,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barbera.

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