Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sheman Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,900 (4 Rentals)

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Sheman Oaks, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheman Oaks, CA

As of April 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sheman Oaks area is the $3.30 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 100 Union Avenue Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,625. The second greatest value Sheman Oaks apartment is the wc_A1DR Model at Willow Creek starting at $2,718 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sheman Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
100 Union Avenue Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.30
Willow Creekwc_A1DR1BR,1BA$3.43
Tanglewood Apartments1BR-1BTH,W/D, carpet1BR,1BA$3.46
787 The AlamedaA011BR,1BA$4.20
Shelter Creek1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.61
Joseph ManorOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.80
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodel StudioStudio ,1BA$4.44
The Pines Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$6.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sheman Oaks, San Jose, CA

Ranked #291

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings 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 our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Sheman Oaks Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sheman Oaks Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sheman Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Sheman Oaks is Joseph Manor which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Sheman Oaks costs $3,625.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sheman Oaks?

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 6 regular apartments in Sheman Oaks 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 Sheman Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Sheman Oaks have an average cost of $1,357 which is $2,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sheman Oaks.

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