
Cheap Homes for Rent in East San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the East San Jose area of San Jose.


154 Hollywood Ave

320 N 18th St

1162 Keystone Ct
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1359 Vine St

499 S 5th St

10073 Roseview Dr

10072 Roseview Dr
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611 S 8th St

1958 Brantley Dr

1960 Prince George Dr, Unit 1960 Prince George Dr

99 N 9th St
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1960 Prince George Dr
East San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East San Jose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East San Jose 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,002 | $2,545 | $3,695 |
East San Jose 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,796 | $2,000 | $4,600 |
East San Jose 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,803 | $3,900 | $6,995 |
East San Jose 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,873 | $4,950 | $7,295 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 13 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. Vela Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. 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 |
Vela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Jose, CA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East San Jose area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3249 Rockport Ave Model at 3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A in the in the East San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,700. 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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3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A | 3249 Rockport Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.83 |
Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Almaden | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Alterra | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions about East San Jose
What type of rentals are currently available in East San Jose?
There are currently 911 Apartments for Rent in East San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $6,396. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East San Jose ranging from $1,090 to $7,295.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East San Jose?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East San Jose ranges from $1,090 to $7,295 with an average monthly rent of $3,836.
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