
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carol Drive Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)
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Almaden 1930
Carol Drive, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carol Drive?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carol Drive Studio Apartments | $2,781 | $1,855 | $4,853 |
Carol Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,581 | $1,460 | $8,468 |
Carol Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,057 | $1,993 | $7,868 |
Carol Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,711 | $3,240 | $4,361 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carol Drive Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Carol Drive Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carol Drive area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,460. Almaden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,784. Here are the most affordable Carol Drive apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,784 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
The Woods | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,152 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Drive, CA
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carol Drive area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Carol Drive apartment is the 3x2F-1194-p1 Model at Latitude 37 starting at $3,600 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carol Drive apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Latitude 37 | 3x2F-1194-p1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.02 |
Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Alterra | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
876 Canfield Ct, Unit Canfield Unit 2 | 876 Canfield Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Fiore | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCarol Drive, San Jose, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Carol Drive Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carol Drive Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carol Drive?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carol Drive is under $2,449.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carol Drive?
The cheapest apartment in Carol Drive is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Carol Drive costs $3,655.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carol Drive?
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 5 regular apartments in Carol Drive 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 Carol Drive?
Cheap apartments in Carol Drive have an average cost of $134 which is $3,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carol Drive.
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