Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKay Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (15 Rentals)

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McKee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McKee Apartments

1735-1745 Mckee RdSan Jose, CA 95116
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Bayshore Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayshore Estates

855 N Bayshore Rd WSan Jose, CA 95112
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Waterford Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Place

1700 N 1st StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Ivy Park at Milpitas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Park at Milpitas

80 Cedar WayMilpitas, CA 95035
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McKay, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available McKay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McKay area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose priced from $1,935. eaves San Jose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,216. Here are the most affordable McKay apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1040-1058 N. 4th St, San JoseStudioStudio,1BA$1,935
eaves San Jose330Studio,1BA$2,216
Bayshore Estates2x12BR,1BA$2,400
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$2,499
ApexA11BR,1BA$2,530

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKay, CA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the McKay area is the $3.31 price per square foot Aspen Model at Woodland Meadow in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $2,768. The second greatest value McKay apartment is the Plan A2 Model at Turing at The Fields starting at $2,895 with a $3.81 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McKay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.31
Turing at The FieldsPlan A21BR,1BA$3.81
EpicChronicle1BR,1BA$3.81
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.68
Waterford PlaceThe Carlton1BR,1BA$3.42
Fountains at River OaksAngel Falls1BR,1BA$3.79
ApexA11BR,1BA$3.53
Palm Court Apartments2X12BR,1BA$4.00
Bayshore Estates2x12BR,1BA$3.69
The Crossing at MontagueTrinity1BR,1BA$4.04

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Mckay, San Jose, CA

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McKay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McKay is at 1040-1058 N. 4th St, San Jose listed at $1,935.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McKay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McKay Apartment is $2,476 at eaves San Jose.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McKay Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McKay is starting from $2,400 at Bayshore Estates.

What is the most affordable McKay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McKay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Lake and starts from $4,304.

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