
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East West Citadel Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (44 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Vintage Tower

382 S 10th St

232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

12 S Almaden Ave

The Ruckers Mansion

1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose

The Colonnade Apartments

255 E St John St

160 E Reed St

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East West Citadel?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East West Citadel Studio Apartments | $3,132 | $1,566 | $5,744 |
East West Citadel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,569 | $945 | $9,661 |
East West Citadel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,180 | $990 | $10,000+ |
East West Citadel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
East West Citadel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East West Citadel Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available East West Citadel Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East West Citadel area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable East West Citadel apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,935 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,033 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,034 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East West Citadel, CA
As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East West Citadel area is the $3.11 price per square foot Regent Model at The Esplanade in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,649. The second greatest value East West Citadel apartment is the 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St starting at $3,800 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East West Citadel apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $3.11 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
101 San Fernando | Plan A3 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Metropolitan Court Apartments | 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
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Getting Around the East West Citadel Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East West Citadel Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East West Citadel?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East West Citadel is under $2,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East West Citadel?
The cheapest apartment in East West Citadel is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,605, while the average apartment in East West Citadel costs $3,668.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East West Citadel?
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 90 regular apartments in East West Citadel 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 West Citadel?
Cheap apartments in East West Citadel have an average cost of $762 which is $2,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East West Citadel.
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