Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summer Creek Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (10 Rentals)

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Almaden House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almaden House

2415 Rinconada DrSan Jose, CA 95125
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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

5055 Dent AveSan Jose, CA 95118
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Park Branham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Branham

1520 Branham LnSan Jose, CA 95118
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Summer Creek, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Summer Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Summer Creek area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at Willow Glen priced from $1,460. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Summer Creek apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,460
Orchard GlenStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
Almaden 1930StudioStudio,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summer Creek, CA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summer Creek area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Scotia Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,294. The second greatest value Summer Creek apartment is the Chartres Model at One Pearl Place starting at $3,623 with a $3.45 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summer Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scotia ApartmentsPlan 32BR,2BA$2.88
One Pearl PlaceChartres2BR,2BA$3.45
Almaden Terrace Apartment HomesD-3X23BR,2BA$3.52
876 Canfield Ct, Unit Canfield Unit 2876 Canfield Ct1BR,1BA$2.33
Bella VillagioBella Vita2BR,1BA$3.25
Rosewalk Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.27
Avana Almaden1A1BR,1BA$3.47
2069 Radio Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.51
Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$2.43
Summercrest Villas1x11BR,1BA$3.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Summer Creek, San Jose, CA

Ranked #155

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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Getting Around the Summer Creek Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summer Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Summer Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Summer Creek is under $2,448.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summer Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Summer Creek is Village at Willow Glen which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Summer Creek costs $3,849.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Summer Creek?

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 9 regular apartments in Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek?

Cheap apartments in Summer Creek have an average cost of $277 which is $3,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summer Creek.

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