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

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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Checkers, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$990
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
The Ruckers MansionAPT#1Studio,1BA$1,900
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,033
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$2,050
Westwood Properties59 S 5th St.1BR,1BA$2,075
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$2,191
Palm Court Apartments1X11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
360 ResidencesPlan A31BR,1BA$3.31
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.46
Westwood Properties55 S 6th St.1BR,1BA$2.84
323 E Saint James St, Unit A323 E Saint James St1BR,1BA$2.87
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.20
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including San Jose. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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