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

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Willow Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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39-0008
Studio Apartments

39-0008

74 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
Studio Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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670-686 S. 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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East San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,460
Virginia Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
The Ruckers MansionAPT#1Studio,1BA$1,900
Almaden 1930StudioStudio,1BA$1,945
Parkside Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,033
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$2,152
Almaden1x1A1BR,1BA$2,153
Foxdale1x11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleThe Saratoga3BR,2BA$2.94
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$2.88
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.45
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
1577 Thornbriar Dr1577 Thornbriar Dr2BR,2BA$3.04
Valley West ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.94
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East San Jose, San Jose, CA

Ranked #171

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East San Jose, 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 filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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