Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dairy Hill Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (6 Rentals)

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Almaden House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almaden House

2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Dairy Hill, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dairy Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dairy Hill area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Orchard Glen priced from $1,845. Almaden 1930 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here are the most affordable Dairy Hill apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard GlenStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
Almaden 1930StudioStudio,1BA$1,945
The Woods ApartmentsSycamoreStudio,1BA$2,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dairy Hill, CA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dairy Hill area is the $2.90 price per square foot Bella Terra Model at Bella Villagio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,824. The second greatest value Dairy Hill apartment is the MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments starting at $2,590 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dairy Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella VillagioBella Terra3BR,3BA$2.90
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Latitude 372x2F-1065-p12BR,2BA$3.29
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.43
Avalon Willow Glen8081BR,1BA$3.30
Terra House ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.28
The Woods ApartmentsSunflowerStudio ,1BA$5.03
Almaden 1930StudioStudio ,1BA$4.50
Orchard GlenStudioStudio ,1BA$4.79

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Dairy Hill, San Jose, CA

Ranked #154

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dairy Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dairy Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dairy Hill is under $3,824.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dairy Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Dairy Hill is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Dairy Hill costs $3,770.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dairy Hill?

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 7 regular apartments in Dairy Hill 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 Dairy Hill?

Cheap apartments in Dairy Hill have an average cost of $357 which is $3,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dairy Hill.

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