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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitdale Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $300 (32 Rentals)
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875 Northrup St
875 Northrup StSan Jose, CA 95126
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816 Opal Dr
San JoseCA95117
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from $1,655Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Valley Village Retirement Community
390 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)
76 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Fruitdale, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fruitdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitdale Studio Apartments | $2,599 | $1,234 | $5,688 |
| Fruitdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,239 | $1,750 | $6,930 |
| Fruitdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,204 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
| Fruitdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,831 | $3,352 | $8,968 |
| Fruitdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,414 | $5,864 | $6,964 |
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Cheapest Available Fruitdale Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitdale area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Palms at the Pruneyard priced from $300. 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 apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palms at the Pruneyard | B1-R | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
| Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
| The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,627 |
| Rosa Crest Studio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1235 Leigh Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Sandalwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Monterey Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
| Bascom Holiday Apartments | 850 Calderon, MV | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
| Colonial House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitdale, CA
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitdale area is the $2.69 price per square foot 1430 Allegado Alley Model at 1430 Allegado Alley, Unit 1430 Allegado Alley San Jose CA 95128 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Fruitdale apartment is the 30 Buckingham Dr Model at 30 Buckingham Dr, Unit FL3-ID463 starting at $3,720 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the Raynor Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1430 Allegado Alley, Unit 1430 Allegado Alley San Jose CA 95128 | 1430 Allegado Alley | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| 30 Buckingham Dr, Unit FL3-ID463 | 30 Buckingham Dr | 3BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Willow Creek | wc_B2DR | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.84 |
| Avalon at Cahill Park | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Livorno Square | Leoni | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| The Glens Apartments | Willows Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| 3813 Barker Dr, Unit 2 | 3813 Barker Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Redwood Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 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 Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
24 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fruitdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitdale is under $1,980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitdale?
The cheapest apartment in Fruitdale is The Dudley Apartments which is listed at $1,627, while the average apartment in Fruitdale costs $6,414.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitdale?
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 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?
Cheap apartments in Fruitdale have an average cost of $218 which is $6,196 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitdale.
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