
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commodore Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Commodore area of San Jose.


Vela Apartments

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Westwood Properties

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose
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Commodore, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Commodore?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Commodore Studio Apartments | $3,572 | $1,420 | $5,971 |
Commodore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $1,759 | $6,838 |
Commodore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,806 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Commodore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,255 | $2,211 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Commodore Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Commodore Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Commodore area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable Commodore apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commodore, CA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Commodore 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 Commodore apartment is the 3249 Rockport Ave Model at 3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A starting at $3,700 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the East San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commodore 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 |
3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A | 3249 Rockport Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.83 |
Marquis | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCommodore, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Commodore, San Jose, CA
Vinci Park Elementary
William Sheppard Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Commodore, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Commodore Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Commodore Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Commodore?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Commodore is at Vela Apartments listed at $1,566.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Commodore Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Commodore Apartment is $1,759 at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Commodore Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Commodore is starting from $2,000 at Vela Apartments.
What is the most affordable Commodore Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Commodore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vela Apartments and starts from $2,211.
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