Cheap Homes for Rent in East San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (10 Rentals)

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,460
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
The Ruckers MansionAPT#1Studio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Jose, CA

As of May 02, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A3249 Rockport Ave3BR,2BA$2.83
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$2.88
Valley West ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.50
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.45
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
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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Frequently Asked Questions about East San Jose

What type of rentals are currently available in East San Jose?

There are currently 909 Apartments for Rent in East San Jose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $6,396. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East San Jose ranging from $900 to $7,500.

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 $900 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,672.

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