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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
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Atrium Garden
1536 Kerley DrSan Jose, CA 95112
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Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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231 Laumer Ave, Unit The Sage Boho
231 Laumer AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments
399 East CtSan Jose, CA 95116
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Country Club
256 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
1777 Newbury Park DrSan Jose, CA 95133
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Checkers, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Checkers?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkers Studio Apartments | $2,847 | $1,420 | $4,566 |
| Checkers 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,687 | $945 | $9,174 |
| Checkers 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,255 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Checkers 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $1,040 | $4,928 |
| Checkers 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $2,045 |
| 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 22, 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 121 Poas Cir Model at 121 Poas Cir starting at $2,800 with a $2.80 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 |
| 121 Poas Cir | 121 Poas Cir | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.80 |
| 360 Residences | Plan A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| 1577 Thornbriar Dr | 1577 Thornbriar Dr | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| 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 |
| Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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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 a cheap apartment in Checkers?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Checkers is under $2,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Checkers?
The cheapest apartment in Checkers is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Checkers costs $3,751.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Checkers?
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 4,670 regular apartments in Checkers 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 Checkers?
Cheap apartments in Checkers have an average cost of $975 which is $2,776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Checkers.
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