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

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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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670-686 S. 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

670-686 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Country Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club

256 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Westwood Properties59 S 5th St.Studio,1BA$1,800
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,200
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,356
The Fay San JoseStudio 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.45
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Aviara2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.59
ReNew BerryessaBerryessa2BR,1BA$4.05
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.71
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.20
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.91
Westwood Properties59 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

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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