Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Mar Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (13 Rentals)

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Cherry Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek Apartments

2020 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
  • Utilities Included

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1860 Southwest Expy
2 Bedroom Apartments

1860 Southwest Expy

1860 Southwest ExpySan Jose, CA 95126
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2080 Fruitdale Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2080 Fruitdale Ave

2080 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Del Mar, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Del Mar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Mar area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at eaves West Valley priced from $1,935. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Del Mar apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,935
The GroveRuby- 475 sq ftStudio,1BA$2,050
2080 Fruitdale Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Shelter Creek1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,275
Creekside ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Mar, CA

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Mar area is the $2.93 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Revere Campbell in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,564. The second greatest value Del Mar apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Misora starting at $3,556 with a $3.86 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Mar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Revere Campbell1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
Misora1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.86
Creekside ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.04
Willow Creekwc_A1DR1BR,1BA$3.43
Latitude 371x1F-777-p21BR,1BA$3.22
LynhavenA1.11BR,1BA$4.73
2080 Fruitdale Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Cedar GlenPine Cone1BR,1BA$3.75
Shelter Creek1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.61
The GroveRuby- 475 sq ftStudio ,1BA$4.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Del Mar, San Jose, CA

Ranked #84

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Del Mar Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Mar Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Del Mar?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Mar is under $2,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Mar?

The cheapest apartment in Del Mar is 2080 Fruitdale Ave which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Del Mar costs $6,273.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Mar?

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 9 regular apartments in Del Mar that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.