
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (35 Rentals)
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Village at Willow Glen

Virginia Street Studios

231 Laumer Ave, Unit The Sage Boho

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Almaden 1930

Lion Villas

The Ruckers Mansion

1020 Fourier Dr

3317 Kuykendall Pl, Unit Studio

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community
East San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East San Jose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,727 | $1,200 | $4,068 |
East San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $945 | $6,039 |
East San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,004 | $2,170 | $6,422 |
East San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,333 | $2,772 | $4,025 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available East San Jose Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,460. Virginia Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable East San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,033 |
Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,152 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,153 |
Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,191 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Jose, CA
As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East San Jose area is the $2.94 price per square foot The Saratoga Model at The Carlyle in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,624. The second greatest value East San Jose 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 East San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Carlyle | The Saratoga | 3BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
1577 Thornbriar Dr | 1577 Thornbriar Dr | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Valley West Apartments | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Best Local Schools in East San Jose, San Jose, CA
Lyndale Elementary
Joseph George Middle
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Best Local Schools in East San Jose, San Jose, CA
Lyndale Elementary
Joseph George Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East San Jose Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East San Jose?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East San Jose is at Virginia Street Studios listed at $1,595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East San Jose Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East San Jose Apartment is $1,460 at Village at Willow Glen.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East San Jose Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East San Jose is starting from $2,350 at Villa Fairlane.
What is the most affordable East San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East San Jose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Palm Court Apartments and starts from $3,299.
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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