Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (23 Rentals)

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373-381 Gloria Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

373-381 Gloria Ave

373-381 Gloria AveSan Jose, CA 95127
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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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3035 Westboro Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3035 Westboro Dr

3035 Westboro DrSan Jose, CA 95127

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Rosedale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale

2820 Rose AveSan Jose, CA 95127
Corporate Housing
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279 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

279 La Pala Dr

279 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2748 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2748 Kollmar Dr

2748 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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484 Nordyke Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 Nordyke Dr

484 Nordyke DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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275 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 La Pala Dr

275 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2752 Kollmar Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2752 Kollmar Dr

2752 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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2710-2718 Kollmar Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2710-2718 Kollmar Dr

2710-2718 Kollmar DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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271 La Pala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

271 La Pala Dr

271 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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264 N White Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

264 N White Rd

264 N White RdSan Jose, CA 95127

Clayton South, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clayton South area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Foxdale priced from $2,191. Avana San Jose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,319. Here are the most affordable Clayton South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$2,191
Avana San Jose1 BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2,319
San MarinoThe Barcelona1BR,1BA$2,381
Fairway Glen2 BED 2 BATH B2BR,2BA$3,286

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton South, CA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton South area is the $3.53 price per square foot 2 BED 2 BATH B Model at Fairway Glen in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,286. The second greatest value Clayton South apartment is the The Del Rey Model at San Marino starting at $2,390 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairway Glen2 BED 2 BATH B2BR,2BA$3.53
San MarinoThe Del Rey1BR,1BA$3.41
Avana San Jose1 BD/1BA1BR,1BA$3.79
Foxdale1x11BR,1BA$3.93

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Getting Around the Clayton South Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton South Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton South?

The cheapest apartment in Clayton South is Foxdale which is listed at $2,191, while the average apartment in Clayton South costs $3,163.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clayton South?

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 2 regular apartments in Clayton South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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