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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dairy Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dairy Hill Studio Apartments | $2,387 | $1,845 | $5,291 |
Dairy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,007 | $1,816 | $5,688 |
Dairy Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $2,590 | $8,111 |
Dairy Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,748 | $3,290 | $4,099 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Dairy Hill Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bella Villagio | Bella Terra | 3BR,3BA | $2.90 |
Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Avalon Willow Glen | 808 | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
Terra House Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.28 |
The Woods Apartments | Sunflower | Studio ,1BA | $5.03 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
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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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