
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackford Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (8 Rentals)
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The Grove

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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 | $2,998 | $1,885 | $3,605 |
Blackford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $2,300 | $7,345 |
Blackford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,870 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
Blackford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,671 | $3,600 | $9,791 |
Blackford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,076 | $5,526 | $6,626 |
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There are currently 8 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 The Grove priced from $2,050. eaves West Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,425. 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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The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
eaves West Valley | 665 | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $2,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackford, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blackford area is the $3.95 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Misora in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,641. The second greatest value Blackford apartment is the 3813 Barker Dr Model at 3813 Barker Dr, Unit 2 starting at $2,595 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the West 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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Misora | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
3813 Barker Dr, Unit 2 | 3813 Barker Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Santana Row | Unit B1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
eaves West Valley | 732 | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
Lynhaven | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
300 Railway | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
Cedar Glen | Pine Cone | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
Hanover Winchester | B | 1BR,1BA | $4.75 |
Lorien | S1.0-b | Studio ,1BA | $6.03 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio ,1BA | $4.32 |
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 $3,491.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blackford?
The cheapest apartment in Blackford is The Grove which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Blackford costs $6,076.
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 594 regular apartments in Blackford 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 Blackford?
Cheap apartments in Blackford have an average cost of $199 which is $5,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blackford.
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