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
Senior Living
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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$2,045
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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
121 Poas Cir121 Poas Cir2BR,1.5BA$2.80
360 ResidencesPlan A31BR,1BA$3.32
1577 Thornbriar Dr1577 Thornbriar Dr2BR,2BA$3.04
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
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
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86

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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 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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