
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kennedy Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (30 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

Village at Willow Glen

Vintage Tower

382 S 10th St

232 N 8th St

Almaden 1930

Lion Villas

The Ruckers Mansion
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 | $2,858 | $1,850 | $4,499 |
Kennedy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $945 | $8,468 |
Kennedy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,105 | $990 | $10,000+ |
Kennedy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $1,040 | $4,447 |
Kennedy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $1,050 | $1,650 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Village at Willow Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,460. 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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27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,784 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,034 |
Valley West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,060 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kennedy, CA
As of April 16, 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 Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments starting at $3,294 with a $2.88 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 |
Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Alterra | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
101 San Fernando | Plan A3 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
323 E Saint James St, Unit A | 323 E Saint James St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKennedy, San Jose, CA
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $2,075.
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 $3,636.
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 86 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 $655 which is $2,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kennedy.
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