Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (10 Rentals)

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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
Senior Living
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Delano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

272-280 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Country Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club

256 La Pala DrSan Jose, CA 95127
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Ruskin, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ruskin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ruskin area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Fairlane priced from $1,995. Peppertree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,356. Here are the most affordable Ruskin apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Fairlane1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,356
The Crossing at MontagueTrinity1BR,1BA$2,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin, CA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruskin area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3249 Rockport Ave Model at 3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A in the in the East San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Ruskin apartment is the B1 Model at eaves San Jose starting at $3,077 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Berryessa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ruskin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3249 Rockport Ave, Unit A3249 Rockport Ave3BR,2BA$2.83
eaves San JoseB12BR,2BA$3.13
Country Club Villa2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$3.18
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.22
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.67
Fairway Glen1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.65
Amberwood Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.00
The Crossing at MontagueTrinity1BR,1BA$3.96
555 Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$4.03
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.91

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Ruskin, San Jose, CA

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, 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 rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruskin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ruskin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ruskin is at The Harlowe listed at $2,614.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruskin Apartment is $1,995 at Villa Fairlane.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ruskin is starting from $2,700 at Country Club Villa.

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