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

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Willow Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Pointe

1010 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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650 S 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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215 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Metro Gardens
Studio Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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603 S 1st St
Studio Apartments

603 S 1st St

603 S 1st StSan Jose, CA 95113
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Alum Rock Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alum Rock Apartments

1528-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Reed Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Apartments

283 E Reed StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Gardens

420 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Metro Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Station

439 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Kennedy, San Jose, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,460
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$1,721
Westwood Properties59 S 5th St.Studio,1BA$1,800
The Ruckers MansionAPT#1Studio,1BA$1,900
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$1,926
Almaden 1930StudioStudio,1BA$1,945
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$2,152
101 San FernandoPlan AA3 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,329
Avana San Jose1 BD/1BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Almaden3x23BR,2BA$2.34
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$2.88
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.45
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
Foundry CommonsC1 (2x2)2BR,2BA$3.49
360 ResidencesPlan A41BR,1BA$3.53
Sparta505 - Student HousingPlan F2BR,2BA$2.79
Vintage TowerVT1B1BB1BR,1BA$2.86
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kennedy, San Jose, CA

Ranked #72

Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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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