Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainbow Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,800 (19 Rentals)

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Atherton Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Terrace

4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Sage at Cupertino
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sage at Cupertino

175 Calvert DrCupertino, CA 95014

Rainbow, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rainbow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rainbow area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blue Hills Studio priced from $1,895. North Colonial House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Rainbow apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
North Colonial House1 Bedroom - L1BR,1BA$2,000
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Ranchero Palms Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath...1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow, CA

As of February 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainbow area is the $2.77 price per square foot 5178 Westdale Dr Model at 5178 Westdale Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Saratoga Creek neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Rainbow apartment is the Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas starting at $4,150 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Raynor Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainbow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5178 Westdale Dr, Unit 15178 Westdale Dr3BR,2BA$2.77
Stevens Creek VillasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.07
The Flair2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.33
City Gate at Cupertino2 Bedrooms A2BR,2BA$3.30
North Colonial House1 Bedroom - L1BR,1BA$2.35
Ranchero Palms Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath...1BR,1BA$2.63
Saratoga Savoy ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Colonial House South#171BR,1BA$3.21
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.22
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.45

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Rainbow, San Jose, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. 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, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainbow Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rainbow?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rainbow is at eaves West Valley listed at $1,840.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Apartment is $2,000 at North Colonial House.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rainbow is starting from $2,827 at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Rainbow Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rainbow Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brookdale Apartments and starts from $5,295.

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