
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackford Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (7 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Blackford area of San Jose.


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Blackford, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blackford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Blackford Studio Apartments | $2,860 | $1,835 | $3,730 |
Blackford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $2,300 | $4,716 |
Blackford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,780 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
Blackford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,182 | $3,555 | $7,258 |
Blackford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,032 | $6,482 | $7,582 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Blackford Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Blackford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blackford area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at eaves West Valley priced from $1,835. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Blackford apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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eaves West Valley | 405 | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Oliva Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackford, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blackford area is the $3.74 price per square foot Unit C Model at Santana Row in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,470. The second greatest value Blackford apartment is the A1 Model at Avalon Campbell starting at $3,160 with a $4.11 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blackford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Santana Row | Unit C | 2BR,2BA | $3.74 |
Avalon Campbell | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
Hanover Winchester | D | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
Blackford Apartments | One Bedroom - Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
Lynhaven | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
300 Railway | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
Oliva Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio ,1BA | $4.32 |
eaves West Valley | 405 | Studio ,1BA | $4.53 |
Getting Around the Blackford Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 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 Blackford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Blackford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blackford is under $3,309.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blackford?
The cheapest apartment in Blackford is Oliva Apartments which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Blackford costs $7,032.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blackford?
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 Blackford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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