
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Park Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (43 Rentals)
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Pensione Esperanza

Atrium Garden

925 N Bayshore Rd W

The Kelsey Ayer Station

145-149 N 6th St

Vintage Tower

875 Northrup St

232 N 8th St
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452 N 5th St

The Ruckers Mansion

Valley Village Retirement Community

450 N Winchester Blvd

Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
College Park, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Park Studio Apartments | $3,047 | $1,200 | $6,503 |
College Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,436 | $1,575 | $8,835 |
College Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,278 | $990 | $10,000+ |
College Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,709 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
College Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $1,050 | $6,964 |
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Cheapest Available College Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Park area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable College Park 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 |
Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,627 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,979 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park, CA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Park area is the $3.11 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,649. The second greatest value College Park apartment is the 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St starting at $3,800 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $3.11 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Livorno Square | Leoni | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
1066 Sherwood Ave, Unit 2 | 1066 Sherwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the College Park Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Park is under $1,979.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Park?
The cheapest apartment in College Park is The Dudley Apartments which is listed at $1,627, while the average apartment in College Park costs $3,749.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Park?
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 96 regular apartments in College Park 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 College Park?
Cheap apartments in College Park have an average cost of $590 which is $3,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Park.
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