
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foss Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Foss area of San Jose.


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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 |
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Foss Studio Apartments | $3,220 | $1,566 | $4,698 |
Foss 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $1,759 | $6,396 |
Foss 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,256 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Foss 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,354 | $2,211 | $4,050 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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. Westwood Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,356 |
The Fay San Jose | Studio B (faSTBM) | Studio,1BA | $2,404 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foss, CA
As of May 11, 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 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Aviara | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
ReNew Berryessa | Berryessa | 2BR,1BA | $4.05 |
Fairway Glen | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
Country Club Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Peppertree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
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 $2,650.
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 $3,657.
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 1 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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