
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale College Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $800 (38 Rentals)
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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 | $2,788 | $1,200 | $4,499 |
Fruitdale College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,359 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
Fruitdale College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,378 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
Fruitdale College 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,029 | $3,352 | $9,022 |
Fruitdale College 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,414 | $5,864 | $6,964 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fruitdale College Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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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 Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. 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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Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
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 | $1,895 |
Bascom Holiday Apartments | 850 Calderon, MV | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
The Cedars Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Palms at the Pruneyard | S1-R | Studio,1BA | $2,046 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale College, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale College area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Fruitdale College apartment is the Palladio A Model at Livorno Square starting at $3,698 with a $2.79 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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175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Livorno Square | Palladio A | 3BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Revere Campbell | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
Village of Taxco | Large 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
West Park Apartments | The Southern | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
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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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 $235 which is $6,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitdale College.
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