
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Checkers Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (32 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

Atrium Garden

Vintage Tower

231 Laumer Ave, Unit The Sage Boho

232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

The Ruckers Mansion

The Colonnade Apartments

Country Club

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
Checkers, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Checkers?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Checkers Studio Apartments | $2,849 | $1,420 | $4,566 |
Checkers 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $945 | $8,772 |
Checkers 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,254 | $990 | $10,000+ |
Checkers 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $1,040 | $8,542 |
Checkers 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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Cheapest Available Checkers Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Checkers area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Checkers apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,033 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,191 |
Palm Court Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Checkers, CA
As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Checkers area is the $2.62 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,622. The second greatest value Checkers apartment is the Plan A3 Model at 360 Residences starting at $2,999 with a $3.31 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Checkers apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
360 Residences | Plan A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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Getting Around the Checkers Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Checkers Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Checkers?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Checkers is at The Ruckers Mansion listed at $1,900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Checkers Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Checkers Apartment is $1,721 at Vintage Tower.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Checkers Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Checkers is starting from $990 at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments.
What is the most affordable Checkers Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Checkers Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments and starts from $1,040.
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