Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale College Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (39 Rentals)
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Pensione Esperanza

875 Northrup St

357 Willow Street

12 S Almaden Ave

Koi Creek

816 Opal Dr

1816 Park Ave

Bascom Holiday Apartments

Colonial House Apartments

David Avenue Apartments

Valley Village Retirement Community

The Cedars Studio

Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
Fruitdale College, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fruitdale College?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fruitdale College Studio Apartments | $2,726 | $1,234 | $5,688 |
Fruitdale College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,368 | $1,750 | $9,174 |
Fruitdale College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,466 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
Fruitdale College 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,879 | $3,352 | $8,360 |
Fruitdale College 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,414 | $5,864 | $6,964 |
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Cheapest Available Fruitdale College Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitdale College area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Page Street Studios priced from $1,234. Pensione Esperanza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Fruitdale College apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,627 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
1235 Leigh Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Bascom Holiday Apartments | 850 Calderon, MV | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Palms at the Pruneyard | S1-R | Studio,1BA | $2,019 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale College, CA
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale College area is the $2.87 price per square foot B1 Model at Avalon at Cahill Park in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,402. The second greatest value Fruitdale College apartment is the Leoni Model at Livorno Square starting at $3,160 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitdale College apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avalon at Cahill Park | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
Livorno Square | Leoni | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Sycamore Glen Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
Willow Creek | wc_B1DR | 1BR,2BA | $2.91 |
776 Deland Ave, SJ | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Arcadia Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFruitdale College, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Fruitdale College, San Jose, CA
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Fruitdale College Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitdale College Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fruitdale College?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitdale College is under $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitdale College?
The cheapest apartment in Fruitdale College is The Dudley Apartments which is listed at $1,627, while the average apartment in Fruitdale College costs $6,414.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitdale College?
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 16 regular apartments in Fruitdale College 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 Fruitdale College?
Cheap apartments in Fruitdale College have an average cost of $218 which is $6,196 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitdale College.
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