
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookwood South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Brookwood South area of San Jose.


925 N Bayshore Rd W

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Vela Apartments

145-149 N 6th St

Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
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The Colonnade Apartments

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

The Ruckers Mansion

420 S Third St
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Brookwood South, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookwood South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brookwood South Studio Apartments | $3,164 | $1,200 | $5,971 |
Brookwood South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,572 | $1,200 | $8,962 |
Brookwood South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,154 | $1,993 | $10,000+ |
Brookwood South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $2,211 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brookwood South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Brookwood South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookwood South area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Brookwood South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,926 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookwood South, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookwood South area is the $3.11 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,649. The second greatest value Brookwood South apartment is the 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St starting at $3,800 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookwood South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $3.11 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Almaden | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
Valley West Apartments | Large Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrookwood South, San Jose, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Brookwood South Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookwood South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brookwood South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookwood South is under $1,926.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookwood South?
The cheapest apartment in Brookwood South is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Brookwood South costs $3,781.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookwood South?
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 13 regular apartments in Brookwood South 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 Brookwood South?
Cheap apartments in Brookwood South have an average cost of $453 which is $3,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookwood South.
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