
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foss Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (22 Rentals)
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Foss, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foss?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Foss Studio Apartments | $3,356 | $1,750 | $4,499 |
Foss 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,846 | $1,695 | $7,153 |
Foss 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,634 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
Foss 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,574 | $3,240 | $4,050 |
Foss 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,579 | $5,465 | $5,693 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Foss Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Foss Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foss area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments priced from $1,759. Parkside Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,033. Here are the most affordable Foss apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,033 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Foxdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,191 |
Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foss, CA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foss area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Foss apartment is the 2bed 1bath Model at Sedona Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foss apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Fairway Glen | 2 BED 2 BATH B | 2BR,2BA | $3.57 |
Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
ReNew Twenty50 | Madeline | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Parkside Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Getting Around the Foss Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foss Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Foss?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foss is under $2,585.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foss?
The cheapest apartment in Foss is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Foss costs $5,465.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foss?
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 3 regular apartments in Foss that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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