Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (73 Rentals)

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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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1137 Roewill Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Roewill Dr

1137 Roewill DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Ranchero Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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The Brooks House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brooks House

655 Richmond AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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3137 Cadillac Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3137 Cadillac Dr

3137 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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3200 Cadillac Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3200 Cadillac Dr

3200 Cadillac DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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1100 Ranchero Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ranchero Way

1100 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

1390 Castlemont AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Bascom House Apt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bascom House Apt

2520-2530 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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Alden Way Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alden Way Apartments

3538 Alden WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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470 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

470 Apartments

470 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Fruitdale Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitdale Gardens

1489 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Pauline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pauline Apartments

2306-2322 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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2307 Pauline Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2307 Pauline Dr

2307 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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Cherry Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek Apartments

2020 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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Colonial, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colonial Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Page Street Studios priced from $1,234. The Dudley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,627. Here are the most affordable Colonial apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,234
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,627
Rosa Crest StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,835
Colonial House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,980
The Cedars StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
Joseph ManorOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,025
The GroveRuby- 475 sq ftStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial, CA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colonial area is the $2.79 price per square foot Palladio A Model at Livorno Square in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,698. The second greatest value Colonial apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Revere Campbell starting at $3,564 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Livorno SquarePalladio A3BR,2BA$2.79
Revere Campbell1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
Creekside ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$2.84
Redwood Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.91
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.80
360 Richfield Dr360 Richfield Dr2BR,1BA$3.13
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern1BR,1BA$3.09
Colonial House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.87
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Colonial, San Jose, CA

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Jose. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Colonial Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Colonial?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colonial is under $2,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial?

The cheapest apartment in Colonial is The Dudley Apartments which is listed at $1,627, while the average apartment in Colonial costs $6,414.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colonial?

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 10 regular apartments in Colonial 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 Colonial?

Cheap apartments in Colonial have an average cost of $169 which is $6,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial.

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