
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (23 Rentals)
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Village at Willow Glen

382 S 10th St

231 Laumer Ave, Unit The Sage Boho

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

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 | $2,525 | $1,750 | $4,230 |
East San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,386 | $945 | $8,468 |
East San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,780 | $1,993 | $6,422 |
East San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,447 | $3,021 | $4,050 |
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There are currently 23 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. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. 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 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,784 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Jose, CA
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East San Jose area is the $3.00 price per square foot The Saratoga Model at The Carlyle in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,699. 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 | $3.00 |
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 |
Alterra | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East San Jose is under $2,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in East San Jose is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in East San Jose costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East San Jose?
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 11 regular apartments in East San Jose 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 East San Jose?
Cheap apartments in East San Jose have an average cost of $399 which is $3,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East San Jose.
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