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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $900 (26 Rentals)
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments
27 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Atrium Garden
1536 Kerley DrSan Jose, CA 95112
145-149 N 6th St
San JoseCA95112
382 S 10th St
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from $1,721Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vintage Tower
235 E Santa Clara StSan Jose, CA 95113
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232 N 8th St
232 N 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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The Ruckers Mansion
418 S 3rd StSan Jose, CA 95112
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from $1,984Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th StSan Jose, CA 95112
160 E Reed St
San JoseCA95112
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The Grove
1919 Fruitdale AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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255 E St John St
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Sun, San Jose, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sun?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Studio Apartments | $2,877 | $1,420 | $4,499 |
| Sun 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $945 | $9,664 |
| Sun 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,396 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Sun 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,040 | $6,201 |
| Sun 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $1,050 | $1,650 |
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Cheapest Available Sun Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sun area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments priced from $990. Vintage Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here are the most affordable Sun apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| Westwood Properties | 59 S 5th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| The Fay San Jose | Studio B (faSTBM) | Studio,1BA | $2,286 |
| 101 San Fernando | Plan AA3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,349 |
| 151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Small 1 Bd 1 Bth City Slicker | 1BR,1BA | $2,406 |
| The James | S02 | Studio,1BA | $2,563 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun, CA
As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sun area is the $3.36 price per square foot C1 (2x2) Model at Foundry Commons in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,289. The second greatest value Sun apartment is the Plan A2 Model at 360 Residences starting at $3,059 with a $3.74 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Foundry Commons | C1 (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $3.36 |
| 360 Residences | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Westwood Properties | 55 S 6th St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Latitude 37 | 1x1F-777-p2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| The Pierce | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Sparta505 - Student Housing | Plan F | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| 151 S 13th St. | Two Bedroom, One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Small 1 Bd 1 Bth City Slicker | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| Vintage Tower | VT1B1BB | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Sun, San Jose, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Sun Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sun?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sun is under $2,563.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sun?
The cheapest apartment in Sun is Vintage Tower which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Sun costs $3,860.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sun?
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 87 regular apartments in Sun 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 Sun?
Cheap apartments in Sun have an average cost of $674 which is $3,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sun.
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Written by: Amber Kanuckel
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.
Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.