Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horace Mann Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,200 (33 Rentals)
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The Kelsey Ayer Station

145-149 N 6th St

Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

Westwood Properties

The Colonnade Apartments

The Ruckers Mansion

420 S Third St
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160 E Reed St

101 San Fernando
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Horace Mann, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Horace Mann?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Horace Mann Studio Apartments | $3,374 | $1,566 | $5,971 |
Horace Mann 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,478 | $1,200 | $8,962 |
Horace Mann 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,158 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Horace Mann 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,626 | $3,346 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Horace Mann Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Horace Mann Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Horace Mann area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Kelsey Ayer Station priced from $1,566. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Horace Mann apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,926 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
101 San Fernando | Plan AA3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,329 |
The James | S01 | Studio,1BA | $2,528 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horace Mann, CA
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Horace Mann area is the $3.05 price per square foot 163 Gifford Ave Model at 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Horace Mann apartment is the Regent Model at The Esplanade starting at $4,649 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Horace Mann apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 5BR,1.5BA | $3.05 |
The Esplanade | Regent | 3BR,3BA | $3.11 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Marquis | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
360 Residences | Plan A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Japantown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHorace Mann, San Jose, CA
Ranked #79
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Horace Mann Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Horace Mann Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Horace Mann?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Horace Mann is under $2,528.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Horace Mann?
The cheapest apartment in Horace Mann is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Horace Mann costs $4,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Horace Mann?
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 11 regular apartments in Horace Mann that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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