Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kennedy Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (31 Rentals)
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Village at Willow Glen

145-149 N 6th St

Vintage Tower

232 N 8th St

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Almaden 1930

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Lion Villas
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Kennedy, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kennedy?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kennedy Studio Apartments | $2,829 | $1,800 | $4,698 |
Kennedy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,449 | $1,200 | $6,576 |
Kennedy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,193 | $1,993 | $10,000+ |
Kennedy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,856 | $2,772 | $7,952 |
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Cheapest Available Kennedy Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kennedy area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,460. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Kennedy apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
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 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,152 |
101 San Fernando | Plan AA3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,329 |
Avana San Jose | 1 BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,359 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kennedy, CA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kennedy 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 Kennedy apartment is the 3x2 Model at Almaden starting at $2,772 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kennedy apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Almaden | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
Foundry Commons | C1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
360 Residences | Plan A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKennedy, San Jose, CA
Ranked #72
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Kennedy Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 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 Kennedy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kennedy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kennedy is under $2,359.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kennedy?
The cheapest apartment in Kennedy is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Kennedy costs $3,655.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kennedy?
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 6 regular apartments in Kennedy 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 Kennedy?
Cheap apartments in Kennedy have an average cost of $355 which is $3,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kennedy.
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