Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Pala South Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (10 Rentals)

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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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Clayburn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayburn Apartments

67 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116
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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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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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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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La Pala South, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Pala South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Pala South area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vela Apartments priced from $1,566. Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,759. Here are the most affordable La Pala South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,566
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,759
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Pala South, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Pala South area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3249 Rockport Ave Model at 3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A in the in the East San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value La Pala South apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villa de Guadalupe starting at $2,622 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Pala South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A3249 Rockport Ave3BR,2BA$2.83
Villa de Guadalupe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Aviara2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.59
ReNew BerryessaBerryessa2BR,1BA$4.05
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.71
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.20
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$4.00
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.64
ReNew Twenty50Madeline1BR,1BA$4.05
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
La Pala South, San Jose, CA

Ranked #358

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the La Pala South Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Pala South Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Pala South?

The cheapest apartment in La Pala South is Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in La Pala South costs $3,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Pala South?

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 1 regular apartments in La Pala South 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 La Pala South?

Cheap apartments in La Pala South have an average cost of $503 which is $2,996 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Pala South.

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