Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,600 (8 Rentals)

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Arbor Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terraces

2768 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95127
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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. Country Club Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. 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
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,200
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,356

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin, CA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruskin area is the $3.31 price per square foot Aspen Model at Woodland Meadow in the in the Berryessa neighborhood starting from $2,768. The second greatest value Ruskin apartment is the Maple Model at Willow Lake starting at $2,691 with a $3.68 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.
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.31
Willow LakeMaple1BR,1BA$3.68
Capitol 650A61BR,1BA$4.25
Country Club Villa1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.20
The EdgeA1-R1BR,1BA$4.34
The HarloweA21BR,1BA$4.26
The Crossing at MontagueTrinity1BR,1BA$4.04
ReNew BerryessaSierra1BR,1BA$4.04
555 Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.90
Peppertree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.91

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Ruskin, San Jose, CA

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

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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

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.

What is the most affordable Ruskin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ruskin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Lake and starts from $4,304.

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