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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Summer Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Summer Creek Studio Apartments | $2,508 | $1,845 | $5,207 |
Summer Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,835 | $1,460 | $5,547 |
Summer Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,620 | $2,495 | $7,598 |
Summer Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,842 | $3,595 | $4,159 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
Almaden 1930 | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Scotia Apartments | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
One Pearl Place | Chartres | 2BR,2BA | $3.45 |
Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
876 Canfield Ct, Unit Canfield Unit 2 | 876 Canfield Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
2069 Radio Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Village at Willow Glen | Building A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSummer Creek, San Jose, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
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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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