Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Renaissance Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (25 Rentals)

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Enso
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Enso

175 Baypointe PkySan Jose, CA 95134
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Villa Savannah
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Savannah

4511 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Bentley Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Square

3501 Lafayette StSanta Clara, CA 95054

Renaissance, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Renaissance Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Renaissance area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at St. Anton Apartments priced from $1,567. Bassett Davis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Renaissance apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Anton ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,567
Bassett Davis ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Villa Savannah2x22BR,2BA$2,395
Stonegate2x22BR,2BA$2,395
EnsoA0Studio,1BA$2,509

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renaissance, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Renaissance area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3501 Lafayette Street - Bentley Square in the in the North Santa Clara neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Renaissance apartment is the 2x1.5 Townhome Model at Domain Apartments starting at $3,228 with a $3.52 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Renaissance apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3501 Lafayette Street - Bentley Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.57
Domain Apartments2x1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.52
550 MorelandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.08
Stonegate2x22BR,2BA$2.82
Villa Savannah2x22BR,2BA$2.82
Vista 99One Bed A4 with Patio1BR,1BA$3.64
Fountains at River OaksAngel Falls1BR,1BA$3.77
River TerraceCascal1BR,1BA$3.74
The ArchesLondon1BR,1BA$4.06
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$3.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Renaissance, San Jose, CA

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northwestern San Jose, CA. 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 outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Renaissance Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Renaissance Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Renaissance?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Renaissance is under $2,629.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Renaissance?

The cheapest apartment in Renaissance is Bassett Davis Apartments which is listed at $2,190, while the average apartment in Renaissance costs $5,845.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Renaissance?

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 113 regular apartments in Renaissance 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 Renaissance?

Cheap apartments in Renaissance have an average cost of $110 which is $5,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renaissance.

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