
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monticello Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (15 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Monticello area of San Jose.


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Monticello, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monticello?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Monticello Studio Apartments | $2,376 | $1,200 | $3,975 |
Monticello 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $1,460 | $6,039 |
Monticello 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,869 | $2,500 | $7,718 |
Monticello 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,729 | $3,032 | $4,129 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Monticello Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Monticello Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monticello area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. 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 Monticello apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,152 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,203 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monticello, CA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monticello 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 Monticello 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 Monticello 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 |
Valley West Apartments | Large Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Foundry Commons | C2.1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
Museum Park | Midtown – Flat | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Monticello, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Monticello Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 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 Monticello Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Monticello?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monticello is under $2,448.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monticello?
The cheapest apartment in Monticello is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Monticello costs $3,740.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monticello?
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 8 regular apartments in Monticello 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 Monticello?
Cheap apartments in Monticello have an average cost of $206 which is $3,534 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monticello.
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