Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (77 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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1235 Leigh Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1235 Leigh Apartments

1235 Leigh AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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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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470 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

470 Apartments

470 Boynton AveSan Jose, CA 95117
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Boynton Brooks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Boynton Brooks

416 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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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
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,820
Joseph Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Monterey ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,905
The Cedars StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,965
Park KielyEtnaStudio,1BA$1,994
Palms at the PruneyardS1-RStudio,1BA$2,009
The GroveRuby- 475 sq ftStudio,1BA$2,050
1235 Leigh Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial, CA

As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colonial area is the $2.84 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at 776 Deland Ave, SJ in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Colonial apartment is the 189 Wilton Dr Model at 189 Wilton Dr starting at $2,575 with a $2.86 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.
776 Deland Ave, SJ3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.84
189 Wilton Dr189 Wilton Dr2BR,1BA$2.86
Blackford ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.83
Colonial Way Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.76
Arcadia Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Ranchero Palms Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath...1BR,1BA$2.63
North Colonial House1 Bedroom - L1BR,1BA$2.93
Hamilton Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.83
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 #29

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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Colonial, San Jose, CA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Colonial?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Colonial is at Page Street Studios listed at $1,234.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Apartment is $1,627 at The Dudley Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Colonial Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Colonial is starting from $2,400 at Creekside Apartments.

What is the most affordable Colonial Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Colonial Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 776 Deland Ave, SJ and starts from $2,795.

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