
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $600 (94 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments

16775 Del Monte Pl

Atrium Garden

Village at Willow Glen

The Kelsey Ayer Station

Virginia Street Studios

Vintage Tower

875 Northrup St

231 Laumer Ave, Unit The Sage Boho

232 N 8th St

Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments

357 Willow Street

Thornbridge Apartments

12 S Almaden Ave

Vitalia Apartments

Orchard Glen

Almaden 1930

Lion Villas

3317 Kuykendall Pl, Unit Studio

Koi Creek

The Ruckers Mansion

816 Opal Dr

Blossom Valley Senior Apartments
South San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South San Jose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South San Jose Studio Apartments | $2,720 | $1,234 | $5,688 |
South San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $945 | $9,174 |
South San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,114 | $990 | $10,000+ |
South San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,857 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
South San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $1,050 | $6,964 |
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There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available South San Jose Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South San Jose area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Page Street Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here are the most affordable South San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
Page Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
Pensione Esperanza | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
The Kelsey Ayer Station | 50% AMI Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,566 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
The Dudley Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,627 |
Park West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Jose, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South San Jose area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value South San Jose apartment is the 2/2 Model at Sycamore Glen Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South San Jose apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stonebridge Apartments | MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Sycamore Glen Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
Sedona Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Valley West Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Villa de Guadalupe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
189 Wilton Dr | 189 Wilton Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Arcadia Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Colonial House Apartments | Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Best Local Schools in South San Jose, San Jose, CA
Andrew P. Hill High
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Best Local Schools in South San Jose, San Jose, CA
Andrew P. Hill High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South San Jose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South San Jose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South San Jose is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South San Jose?
The cheapest apartment in South San Jose is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in South San Jose costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South San Jose?
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 7,181 regular apartments in South San Jose 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 South San Jose?
Cheap apartments in South San Jose have an average cost of $501 which is $3,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South San Jose.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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