
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paseo Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (29 Rentals)
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The Kelsey Ayer Station

145-149 N 6th St

Vintage Tower

420 S Third St

232 N 8th St

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Paseo, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paseo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Paseo Studio Apartments | $2,719 | $1,200 | $4,698 |
Paseo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,555 | $1,200 | $8,962 |
Paseo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,348 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Paseo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,097 | $3,346 | $7,952 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Paseo Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Paseo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paseo area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Pensione Esperanza priced from $1,200. The Kelsey Ayer Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Paseo 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 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
101 San Fernando | Plan AA3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,164 |
Modera San Pedro Square | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
The Colonnade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,441 |
The James | S01 | Studio,1BA | $2,493 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paseo, CA
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paseo area is the $3.05 price per square foot 163 Gifford Ave Model at 163 Gifford Ave, Unit B in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Paseo apartment is the 2/2 Model at 175 W Saint James St starting at $3,800 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paseo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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163 Gifford Ave, Unit B | 163 Gifford Ave | 5BR,1.5BA | $3.05 |
175 W Saint James St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Villa Torino | The Capri | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
360 Residences | Plan A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
The Ryden | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
SPARQ | B1.4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
Foundry Commons | B2.1 (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePaseo, San Jose, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paseo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Paseo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paseo is under $2,493.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paseo?
The cheapest apartment in Paseo is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Paseo costs $4,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paseo?
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 10 regular apartments in Paseo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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