
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tamien Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (22 Rentals)
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357 Willow Street

The Ruckers Mansion

Four Twenty Union Apartments
Tamien, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tamien?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tamien Studio Apartments | $1,952 | $1,855 | $2,095 |
Tamien 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $1,750 | $2,600 |
Tamien 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $1,993 | $4,500 |
Tamien 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,772 | $2,772 | $2,772 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Tamien Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Tamien Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tamien area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 875 Northrup St priced from $1,750. The Ruckers Mansion has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Tamien apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Bascom Holiday Apartments | 850 Calderon, MV | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
Almaden | 2x1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,993 |
Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,152 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tamien, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tamien area is the $3.55 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Four Twenty Union Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Tamien apartment is the 1x1A Model at Almaden starting at $2,153 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tamien apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Four Twenty Union Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
Almaden | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
Summercrest Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
The Ruckers Mansion | APT#1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
875 Northrup St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
Bascom Holiday Apartments | 4450 Bassett St Santa Clara 408-592-8192 | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
The Franciscan | Room 9 | Studio ,1BA | $11.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTamien, San Jose, CA
Ranked #463
Among neighborhoods in San Jose, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Tamien Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
57 / 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 Tamien Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tamien?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tamien is under $2,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tamien?
The cheapest apartment in Tamien is 875 Northrup St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Tamien costs $2,772.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tamien?
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 227 regular apartments in Tamien that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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